North Korea's Satellite Launch Raises Concerns Worldwide
Date: 2023-11-24 Author: Dima Zakharov Categories: TECHNOLOGY
In a joint effort with the United States and South Korea, Japan analyzed and confirmed that the object launched by North Korea is orbiting the Earth. The Japanese Defense Minister, Kihara, emphasized that ongoing analysis is crucial to determine the functionality of the satellite since its launch.
Back in May, anticipating North Korea's attempt to launch a satellite, Japan issued orders to intercept any potential threat to its territory, deploying ground-based interceptor missiles and Aegis-equipped destroyers. Kihara stated that a decision on the continuation or cancellation of this order would be made after a comprehensive analysis of all relevant data, considering the high likelihood of further missile launches by North Korea.
The U.S. Space Command assigned a specific identifier to the North Korean satellite, acknowledging its entry into Earth's orbit. However, the U.S. Department of Defense stated that the information regarding the success of North Korea's satellite launch is still under analysis.
The United States, Japan, and South Korea suspect that North Korea, under the pretext of launching a space satellite, is actually testing a new long-range intercontinental ballistic missile. The technology used in the launch aligns with that of carrier rockets.
Back in May, anticipating North Korea's attempt to launch a satellite, Japan issued orders to intercept any potential threat to its territory, deploying ground-based interceptor missiles and Aegis-equipped destroyers. Kihara stated that a decision on the continuation or cancellation of this order would be made after a comprehensive analysis of all relevant data, considering the high likelihood of further missile launches by North Korea.
The U.S. Space Command assigned a specific identifier to the North Korean satellite, acknowledging its entry into Earth's orbit. However, the U.S. Department of Defense stated that the information regarding the success of North Korea's satellite launch is still under analysis.
The United States, Japan, and South Korea suspect that North Korea, under the pretext of launching a space satellite, is actually testing a new long-range intercontinental ballistic missile. The technology used in the launch aligns with that of carrier rockets.
