This is being reported by Tokyo media, which is quoting the Japanese government as the source of the information regarding the Japanese satellite. According to the Center for Satellite Intelligence for the Government, the radar system of the satellite, launched into orbit in February 2007, went down earlier this week, causing the satellite to go completely out of order. Specialists are trying to restore the radar system by remote control — however, they recognize that the chances of success are rather slim. The satellite’s radar was to have a lifetime expectancy of five years and was to complete its mission in 2012. Journalists have noted that the breakdown has occurred at the most inopportune time as the North Korean government continues to develop missile and nuclear programs. Currently, the situation on the Korean peninsula is being monitored by three Japanese spy-satellites, one of which has practically exhausted all its resources. All of them are reportedly only equipped with optical devices. (Source: The Voice Of Russia.)
Satnews Daily
August 30th, 2010
Japan... One SatEye On North Korea Succumbs (Imagery)
[SatNews] According to ITAR-TASS reports, a Japanese spy satellite that monitors the situation in the North Korea at any time of day, as well as through thick clouds, has suddenly gone out of order.
This is being reported by Tokyo media, which is quoting the Japanese government as the source of the information regarding the Japanese satellite. According to the Center for Satellite Intelligence for the Government, the radar system of the satellite, launched into orbit in February 2007, went down earlier this week, causing the satellite to go completely out of order. Specialists are trying to restore the radar system by remote control — however, they recognize that the chances of success are rather slim. The satellite’s radar was to have a lifetime expectancy of five years and was to complete its mission in 2012. Journalists have noted that the breakdown has occurred at the most inopportune time as the North Korean government continues to develop missile and nuclear programs. Currently, the situation on the Korean peninsula is being monitored by three Japanese spy-satellites, one of which has practically exhausted all its resources. All of them are reportedly only equipped with optical devices. (Source: The Voice Of Russia.)
This is being reported by Tokyo media, which is quoting the Japanese government as the source of the information regarding the Japanese satellite. According to the Center for Satellite Intelligence for the Government, the radar system of the satellite, launched into orbit in February 2007, went down earlier this week, causing the satellite to go completely out of order. Specialists are trying to restore the radar system by remote control — however, they recognize that the chances of success are rather slim. The satellite’s radar was to have a lifetime expectancy of five years and was to complete its mission in 2012. Journalists have noted that the breakdown has occurred at the most inopportune time as the North Korean government continues to develop missile and nuclear programs. Currently, the situation on the Korean peninsula is being monitored by three Japanese spy-satellites, one of which has practically exhausted all its resources. All of them are reportedly only equipped with optical devices. (Source: The Voice Of Russia.)