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Japan launches an intelligence-gathering satellite to watch for North Korean missiles

Japan launched a rocket carrying a government intelligence-gathering satellite Friday on a mission to watch movements at military sites in North Korea and improve responses to natural disasters. The H2A rocket, launched by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., lifted off from the Tanegashima Space Center in southwestern Japan, carrying the optical satellite as part of Tokyo’s reconnaissance effort to rapidly buildup its military capability. Japan began the intelligence-gathering satellite program after a North Korean missile flew over Japan in 1988 and it aims to set up a network of 10 satellites to spot and provide early warning for possible missile launches. ....

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Japan launches satellite to monitor North Korea missiles and military movements

Japan has launched a rocket carrying an intelligence-gathering satellite on Friday, 12 January, to monitor North Korea’s military movements. The rocket is carrying the optical satellite as part of Tokyo’s reconnaissance effort to rapidly buildup its military capability. Japan aims to have a network of as many as 10 spy satellites in orbit to look for possible missiles from North Korea. ....

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Explainer-What we know about North Korea's new satellite and claims of Russian aid

Officials and experts around the world are seeking to independently verify North Korea's claim this week that it successfully launched its first spy satellite, an effort that South Korea asserts likely included Russian aid. With the late-night launch on Tuesday, North Korea appears to have overcome the technical problems that sent two previous attempts with its new Chollima-1 rocket plunging into the sea. What remains unconfirmed, however, is whether its payload, the reconnaissance satellite Malligyong-1, is operating in orbit, and whether the North received any outside help. ....

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