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North Korea's Second Attempt to Launch Spy Satellite Fails, Vows Another Try

  • North Korea made a second attempt to launch a military spy satellite but failed due to a problem with the rocket during flight.
  • The launch triggered emergency alerts in Japan before being deemed a failure by South Korea's military.
  • North Korea's space agency plans to investigate the cause and make another attempt at a satellite launch in October.
  • The US, South Korea, and Japan condemned the launch as a violation of UN resolutions related to ballistic missile technology.
  • North Korea remains committed to its space program goals despite previous failures to achieve satellite orbit.
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