The DPRK launched its first application satellite "Kwangmyongsong-3" at the Sohae Satellite Launching Station in Cholsan County, North Phyongan Province at 07:38:55 a.m. on Friday.

The earth observation satellite failed to enter its preset orbit.

Nothern Korean scientists, technicians and experts are now looking into the cause of the failure.

source: KCNA

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