reported According to the Associated Press, Ukrinform.

The spacecraft was launched on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, the launch took place from California’s Vandenberg Air Force Base.

This is the first of five spy satellites that South Korea plans to send into space by 2025 under its contract with SpaceX.

The launch was planned to be held at the beginning of the week, but had to be postponed due to weather conditions.

South Korea did not have its own military satellites in space and partially used American spy satellites to monitor North Korea’s activities.

According to experts, spy satellites will significantly strengthen the country’s defense capabilities.

North Korea said last week that this was successful, Ukrinform reported Spy satellite launched into orbit.

The launch of the North Korean satellite drew immediate harsh condemnation from the United States, South Korea and other countries.