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Monday, February 15, 2016

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North Korean satellite said to be tumbling in orbit 

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (C) reacts as he watches a long range rocket launch in North KoreaWhile the U.S. Defense Department has made no public comment on the status of the Kwangmyongsong-4 satellite launched by North Korea, a senior defense official said it appeared that the satellite was tumbling in orbit, and thus not able to carry out its Earth observation mission.
The official didn’t provide any additional details on the satellite’s condition, and North Korean officials continue to declare the launch a success. [CNN]

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