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Officials and experts around the world are seeking to independently verify North Korea's claim this week that it successfully launched its first spy satellite, an effort that South Korea asserts likely included Russian aid. With the late-night launch on Tuesday, North Korea appears to have overcome the technical problems that sent two previous attempts with its new Chollima-1 rocket plunging into the sea. What remains unconfirmed, however, is whether its payload, the reconnaissance satellite Malligyong-1, is operating in orbit, and whether the North received any outside help.
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It may take some time to determine whether the satellite is in operational orbit, is sending signals, and what its capabilities are, analysts said. | World News