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U.S. moves anti-missile ships into place ahead of North Korea's rocket launch
April 09, 2012
April 09, 2012
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the satellite, and given a look inside mission control.
The launch is expected to take place sometime later this week, despite objections from the U.S. and countries in the region that it violates a ban on the testing of ballistic missile technology.
To hear the North Koreans tell it, the satellite launch is a peaceful use of space timed to mark the 100th birthday of their country's founding father, Kim Il-Sung.
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N. Korea's controversial missile on launch pad
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the satellite, and given a look inside mission control.
The launch is expected to take place sometime later this week, despite objections from the U.S. and countries in the region that it violates a ban on the testing of ballistic missile technology.
To hear the North Koreans tell it, the satellite launch is a peaceful use of space timed to mark the 100th birthday of their country's founding father, Kim Il-Sung.
N. Korea rocket path prompts airline changes
North Korea prepping for nuclear test?
N. Korea's controversial missile on launch pad
Its trajectory is expected to take it due south
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