North Korea reveals details of satellite
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North Korea says it aims to estimate crop production and analyze natural resources when it launches a satellite on a long-range rocket next month.
The United States and South Korea view the launch as a cover for testing long-range missile technology.
An unnamed North Korean space technology official said Wednesday that foreign experts and journalists have been invited to show that the satellite has peaceful and scientific purposes.
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He also told the official Korean Central News Agency that the satellite weighs 220 pounds and will orbit at an altitude of 310 miles.
Pyongyang claims it put a satellite in orbit in 2009. Washington and Seoul say it did not.
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