North Korea on Saturday reiterated its commitment to launching more reconnaissance satellites this year after putting its first spy satellite into orbit in November.

North Korea put its first spy satellite, Malligyong-1, into orbit in November after two failed attempts in May and August and has vowed to launch three more this year. It has yet to disclose any timeline for the launches but has repeatedly reaffirmed the plan through the KCNA, Yonhap reported.

North Korea has the right to develop space and use it as a military means for self-defense, the spokesperson said, reiterating the country’s position on space development

Source: Bahrain News Agency