North Korea tested a large liquid-fuel rocket engine in late April. an analysis of images by an American think tank has shown, as Pyongyang appears to be gearing up for another spy satellite launch.
The Center for Strategic and International Studies’ Beyond Parallel program said expert sources and an analysis of commercial satellite images taken on April 29 of the Yunsong engine test site at the Sohae satellite launch station in the North showed burned vegetation and scars on the ground see, indicating an unannounced event. test had been carried out.
“This test is a clear indication that North Korea continues to pursue the development of liquid propellant rocket engine technology for both its ballistic missile and SLV programs,” the analysis said, referring to space launch vehicles.
