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North Korea has reported that its second attempt to launch a spy satellite has ended in failure. The country’s state media announced that the launch was unsuccessful due to an error that occurred during the three-stage flight of the rocket. As a result, North Korea plans to make a third attempt in October after identifying the cause of the failure.

This announcement comes shortly after South Korea’s military released a statement confirming that North Korea had launched a long-range rocket. The previous launch in late May saw a North Korean rocket, carrying a spy satellite, plummet into the sea shortly after liftoff. This setback has posed challenges to leader Kim Jong Un’s vision of establishing a space-based surveillance system for monitoring the United States and South Korea more effectively.

North Korea had publicly pledged to make a second attempt following the failure. With their determination undeterred, the country aims to overcome technical challenges and successfully launch a spy satellite. The specifics of the satellite’s purpose and capabilities remain undisclosed. Nevertheless, this continuous effort by North Korea signifies its determination to enhance its surveillance capabilities and potentially increase tensions in the region.

While the international community closely monitors North Korea’s actions, it remains to be seen whether their third attempt will yield the desired results. Given the secretive nature of the country’s space program, accurate information can be challenging to obtain. As the situation develops, the world awaits further updates on North Korea’s efforts to launch a successful spy satellite.

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