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November 05, 2024
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Kim Jong Un visits new satellite control center

State media claims space program also for 'national defense'; new center a 'springboard' for further launches

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has visited a new satellite control center, according to a report from the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) published on Sunday.

The new facility is the new control hub for North Korea’s space agency, the National Aerospace Development Administration (NADA).

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