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Japan has successfully launched a rocket with a satellite designed for collecting reconnaissance information. The satellite will monitor the movement of military objects in North Korea, reports Associated Press. The H2A rocket was launched from the Tanegashima Space Center on the southwestern coast of Japan. At the end of the operation, the Optical-8 satellite successfully separated from the rocket and entered the planned orbit. The optical satellite is capable of capturing detailed images, although its capabilities are somewhat limited in complex weather conditions. Japan initiated a program …

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