North Korea Says First Spy Satellite Launch Ends In Failure. Triggers Emergency Alerts In Japan And South Korea

 

Reuters: N Korea’s first spy satellite launch ends in failure 

North Korea’s first spy satellite launch ended in failure on Wednesday, after the space rocket crashed into the sea. 

The newly developed Chollima-1 rocket was supposed to put in orbit the North’s first spy satellite... to keep watch on U.S. military activities.

In an unusually candid admission of a technical failure by the North, state media KCNA on Wednesday reported the rocket plunged into the sea because of instability in the engine and fuel system. 

 Neighboring South Korea said it had recovered what is believed to be parts of the space launch vehicle, including this large cylindrical object attached to a buoy.  

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WNU Editor: This launch caused panic in South Korea .... Evacuation alerts cause panic in Seoul after North Korea's failed satellite launch (France 24). See video below. 

 

Update: North Korea is going to try again .... North Korea says satellite launch fails, plans to try again (CNN). 

North Korea Says First Spy Satellite Launch Ends In Failure. Triggers Emergency Alerts In Japan And South Korea  

North Korea says attempt to launch first spy satellite ends in failure -- AP  

North Korea’s first spy satellite launch ends in failure and promise to send up another -- The Guardian  

North Korea Says Rocket Launch Failed After It Triggers Alerts in South Korea -- New York Times  

North Korea satellite launch fails, with another promised as 'soon as possible' -- ABC News  

North Korea’s unsuccessful rocket launch prompts evacuations in South Korea, Japan -- Daily News  

North Korea Says Spy Satellite Launch Failed, Rocket Plunges Into Sea -- Zero Hedge