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North-Korean space mission fails after one minute

Pyongyang, North Korea - Embarrassment for Pyongyang; Seoul exults

All concerns related to the North-Korean space mission (AVIONEWS) disappeared yesterday evening since today April 13 Pyongyang admitted the Uhna-3 rocket which should have put a satellite into orbit failed in its attempt. "The earth observation satellite failed to enter its preset orbit. Scientists, technicians and experts are now looking into the cause of the failure", a local press agency reported. United...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1139586
Rome, Italy, 04/13/2012 10:37
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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