North Korea tests ballistic missile, Japan says

The launch on Sunday appeared to have been the first such test of 2024. TOKYO -- North Korea launched a suspected ballistic missile on Sunday afternoon, Japan’s Defense Ministry said. The launch appeared to have been a shorter-range ballistic missile based on its flight time, officials said. ( read original story ...)

Japan Launches Rocket Carrying Intelligence Satellite

A rocket carrying the latest addition to Japan’s network of spy satellites took off from the Tanegashima Space Center in southwestern Japan around 1:44 p.m. local time Friday. The rocket was co-developed by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. ( read original story ...)