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December 12, 2012

N. Korea put object into orbit: NORAD
Washington (AFP) Dec 12, 2012
North American Aerospace Defense Command officials said North Korea appeared to have successfully launched an object in orbit on a missile, marking a technological success for the hermit nation. North Korea had confirmed hours earlier the launch of a long-range rocket on Wednesday and said it had succeeded in its mission of placing a satellite into orbit. A previous launch of the same Unha-3 rocket in April had ended in failure, with the carrier exploding shortly after take-off. "North Ameri ... read more

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