North Korean satellite scientists tell CNN a launch is 'imminent'



News North Korean satellite scientists tell CNN a launch is ‘imminent’ But CNN told that observers are "very wrong" to consider key October 10 anniversary as launch date Chad O'Carroll September 23, 2015 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Korea Pictorial Researchers from North Korea's National Aerospace Development Administration (NADA) told a U.S. journalist visiting Pyongyang that a satellite launch is "imminent," CNN said on Wednesday. Will Ripley, who is regularly invited to relay messages from Pyongyang to the West, said interviews revealed "final preparations" are currently underway to launch "multiple satellites" into space, something U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry warned last week would lead to "severe consequences." Researchers from North Korea's National Aerospace Development Administration (NADA) told a U.S. journalist visiting Pyongyang that a satellite launch is "imminent," CNN said on Wednesday. Will Ripley, who is regularly invited to relay messages from Pyongyang to the West, said interviews revealed "final preparations" are currently underway to launch "multiple satellites" into space, something U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry warned last week would lead to "severe consequences." Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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North Korean satellite scientists tell CNN a launch is ‘imminent’

But CNN told that observers are "very wrong" to consider key October 10 anniversary as launch date

Chad O'Carroll September 23, 2015

North Korean satellite scientists tell CNN a launch is ‘imminent’

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Researchers from North Korea's National Aerospace Development Administration (NADA) told a U.S. journalist visiting Pyongyang that a satellite launch is "imminent," CNN said on Wednesday.

Will Ripley, who is regularly invited to relay messages from Pyongyang to the West, said interviews revealed "final preparations" are currently underway to launch "multiple satellites" into space, something U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry warned last week would lead to "severe consequences."

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