• UGI USER
  • May 28, 2024
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“NORTH KOREA’S SPY SATELLITE EXPLODES MID-AIR AFTER TRILATERAL SUMMIT”

Why in the news?

  • North Korea’s latest attempt to launch the Malligyong-1-1 reconnaissance satellite ended in a mid-air explosion due to engine reliability issues.
  • The launch followed a trilateral summit between Seoul, Beijing, and Tokyo, highlighting regional tensions.

About Reconnaissance Satellite:

  • Intelligence satellite, commonly known as a spy satellite, is an Earth observation or communications satellite used for military or intelligence purposes.

Types and Uses:

  • Missile Early Warning: Detects ballistic missile launches.
  • Nuclear Explosion Detection: Detects nuclear detonations from space.
  • Optical Imaging Surveillance: Earth imaging satellite.
Source: worldatlas
About North Korea:

  • Location: East Asia
  • Geography: Constitutes the northern half of the Korean Peninsula

Borders:

  • North: China and Russia (Yalu and Tumen rivers)
  • South: South Korea (Korean Demilitarized Zone)

Historical Conflict:

  • War with South Korea began in 1950
  • Both governments claimed to be the sole legitimate government of all of Korea.