Missile Fears Over North Korea Rocket Launch

Missile Fears Over North Korea Rocket Launch

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12:31pm UK, Tuesday February 24, 2009

North Korea's plans to launch a satellite could be a cover-up for a long-range missile test, the US and its allies fear
Pyongyang said it would send a satellite into orbit on one of its rockets as part of its space programme.

Intelligence officials have reported brisk personnel and vehicle activity at the Hwadae launch site.

But analysts have warned that satellite images show North Korea is gearing up to test-fire a missile.

North Korea's longest-range missile, the Taepodong-2, has the potential to reach Alaska.

Reports suggest the missile being prepared for launch may be an advanced version of the Taepodong-2 that could reach the US west coast.

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Someone posted about this situation before on ATS
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It now seems the fishy behaviour is more real and the suspicions are comming true in this latest report.

We have to ask why this is going on and who is benefitting from all this and who is going to get involved to stop them if they pose a threat. We know about Iran's behaviour and it seems if there is something to hide then your fears are true as many have been unsure of what is going on.

I made this post because I know people would like to know.

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