The North Korean media agency confirmed the completion of an “important, final phase” test for its spy satellite. Read to know more about the first-of-its-kind effort.
What is North Korea’s spy satellite?
On Monday, after firing two ballistic missiles, the North Korean state agency confirmed the completion of an important stage of the first-of-its-kind spy satellite it is developing. Kim Jong-Un is aiming to finish it by April 2023. As per KCNA, the National Aerospace Development Administration (NADA) data performed testing at the Sohae launching station. The launch station is located in Cholsan, North Pyongan province.
“We confirmed important technical indicators such as camera operating technology in the space environment. Data processing and transmission ability of the communication devices, tracking and control accuracy of the ground control system,” stated the NADA. Additionally, it added that the launch took place at a “lofted angle to an altitude of 500 kilometers”. As per the agency, it was “an important success which has gone through the final gateway process of the launch of reconnaissance satellite”.
More on the recent developments
South Korean Military on Sunday claimed that North Korea fires an “unidentified ballistic missile” off Korea’s eastern coast. “North Korea’s ballistic missiles were launched at steep angles and landed in the East Sea,” it stated. The presidential office condemning the actions revealed that Seoul convened a Security Council meeting over the missile launch.
North Korea’s spy satellite was successful in capturing two images of Incheon and Seoul, the two biggest cities in South Korea. However, experts revealed the images were low-quality for military standards. Additionally, throughout the year Pyongyang has been carrying out launches of missiles. Moreover, despite condemnation and criticism from the US and its allies, it is refusing to tame its missile programs.
