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North Korea: satellite launch failed

Pyongyang, North Korea - UN discussions about possible sanctions against Pyongyang

North Korea completed on Sunday at 11:20 am (4:20 am CET) the launch of the satellite/missile, announced in late weeks, in presence of president Kim Jong-il. According to North's press agencies the launch was a success and the satellite was correctly put into orbit. USA, South Korea and Japan instead state that it has been a failure as parts of the launcher, including the payload, fell in the ocean...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1102451
Rome, Italy, 04/06/2009 08:12
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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