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North Korea Successfully Tests High-Power Rocket Engine

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The North Korea has successfully tested a high-power rocket engine, which will enable Pyongyang to enhance its capabilities at space exploration, local media... 19.09.2016, Sputnik International

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North Korea Successfully Tests High-Power Rocket Engine

23:28 GMT 19.09.2016 (Updated: 23:32 GMT 19.09.2016)

© REUTERS / KCNAA ballistic rocket launch drill of the Strategic Force of the Korean People's Army (KPA) is seen at an unknown location, in this undated photo released by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) in Pyongyang on March 11, 2016

A ballistic rocket launch drill of the Strategic Force of the Korean People's Army (KPA) is seen at an unknown location, in this undated photo released by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) in Pyongyang on March 11, 2016 - Sputnik International

The North Korea has successfully tested a high-power rocket engine, which will enable Pyongyang to enhance its capabilities at space exploration, local media reported Tuesday.

An underwater test-fire of strategic submarine ballistic missile is pictured in this undated photo released by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) in Pyongyang on April 24, 2016. - Sputnik International

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MOSCOW (Sputnik) — According to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), the engine will provide Pyongyang with a capability to launch different kinds of satellites, including the Earth observation satellite at a global level.

On September 9, Pyongyang carried out a nuclear test at its northeastern nuclear test site. The nuclear experiment is believed to be the fifth and the largest since North Korea started pursuing nuclear and ballistic missile programs, drawing condemnation from the international community.