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North Korea’s second attempt to place a spy satellite in orbit has failed due to an error with the rocket booster’s third stage. The launch took place within an eight-day window that North Korea had announced for the attempt. This follows a previous failed attempt in May when the rocket crashed into the sea.

The nuclear-armed country is aiming to deploy its first military spy satellite to monitor the movements of US and South Korean troops. State media reports that the flights of the first and second stages of the rocket were normal, but the emergency blasting system error during the third-stage flight led to the unsuccessful launch.

South Korea tracked the flight and confirmed the failure. They are now searching for any wreckage. Japan issued an emergency warning to its residents, but later confirmed that the missile had passed. The launch has been condemned by Japan, South Korea, and the United States, with the White House stating that it violates multiple UN Security Council resolutions.

Despite the setback, North Korea’s National Aerospace Development Administration (NADA) stated that they will investigate the cause of the failure and take necessary measures. North Korea plans to conduct a third reconnaissance satellite launch in October.

Spy satellites are crucial for North Korea to enhance the effectiveness of their weapons. The country has previously attempted to launch earth observation satellites, with two successfully placed in orbit in 2016. However, there is still uncertainty about the functionality of these satellites. International observers will be monitoring North Korea’s future attempts closely.

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