| ID | 086788 |
| Title Proper | Going ballistic |
| Other Title Information | North Korea's advanced missile capabilities |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Bermudez, Joseph S |
| Publication | 2009. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | On 24 February, North Korea's Space Committee confirmed it was preparing to launch a rocket, claimed to be the Unha 2, to place the Kwangmyongsong 2 communication satellite into orbit. On 12 March, Pyongyang informed the International Maritime Organisation that the launch would take place between 4 and 8 April. Satellite imagery obtained by Jane's confirms that North Korea could be ready to launch in a matter of weeks. |
| `In' analytical Note | Jane's Intelligence Review Vol. 21, No.4; April 2009: p44-49 |
| Journal Source | Jane's Intelligence Review Vol. 21, No.4; April 2009: p44-49 |
| Key Words | North Korea ; Missile ; Ballistic Missile ; Military Position ; South Korea |