North Korean rocket carrying its 2nd spy satellite explodes in mid-air
- A new satellite carrier rocket launch by North Korea failed mid-air during the first stage flight, as reported by the deputy director general of the National Aerospace Technology Administration.
- The explosion occurred in the northwestern Dongchang-ri region near North Korea's main space flight center at around 10.44 pm local time, according to JCS.
- North Korea's attempted satellite launch resulted in an explosion, criticized by South Korea and Japan, ending in failure, as confirmed by Pyongyang.
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North Korea was launching a military satellite. However, the rocket exploded in the air within 30 seconds. Its debris fell into the Yellow Sea. This launch is being protested by America, Japan, South Korea, and the United Nations.
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