North Korea appears to be preparing for its second attempt at launching a reconnaissance satellite this year, a move that may prove as controversial as the nuclear-armed country's weapons tests.
A May 31 attempt - North Korea's first such launch since 2016 - ended in fiery failure when its new Chollima-1 rocket crashed into the sea.
International observers said the satellite seemed to be under control, but there was lingering debate over whether it had sent any transmissions. During a party congress in January 2021, leader Kim Jong Un revealed a wish list that included developing military reconnaissance satellites.
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