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North Korea's state media has confirmed that its attempt to launch the new military reconnaissance satellite Malligyong-1-1 on Monday failed as the space launch vehicle exploded mid-air during the first stage of flight.

North Korea has confirmed that its attempt to launch a new military reconnaissance satellite on Monday failed after the space launch vehicle exploded mid-air during the first stage of flight.

North Korea has confirmed that its attempt to launch a new military reconnaissance satellite, the Malligyong-1-1, on Monday failed after the space launch vehicle exploded mid-air during the first stage of flight.

North Korea has said that its attempt to launch a new military reconnaissance satellite, the Malligyong-1-1, on Monday failed after the space launch vehicle exploded mid-air during the first stage of flight.

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According to the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), preliminary findings indicate that the failure was likely related to a newly-developed liquid-fuel engine.

According to the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), preliminary findings indicate that the failure was likely related to a newly developed liquid oxygen-petroleum engine.

This comes as Pyongyang, which hopes to launch three military spy satellites this year, informed the Japan Coast Guard of its plans to put one into orbit between May 27 and June 4.

This comes as Pyongyang, which has advanced plans to put three military spy satellites into orbit this year, informed the Japan Coast Guard that a launch would take place between May 27 and June 4.

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While it may claim that military spy satellites are justified and legitimate in defending its sovereignty and security against the US and its allies, the truth is that North Korea is using ballistic missile technology to compete with other growing space powers in the region. Pyongyang is further fueling instability with its provocative escalations.

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