Definition of missiles, rockets: Similar, but depend on intention

In the eyes of many in the international community therefore, any launch by North Korea -- even that of a satellite -- violates U.N. resolutions banning activities related to ballistic missile development. [...] H2A rockets are not suitable for military use as their liquid hydrogen fuel has to be st...

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Published inMcClatchy - Tribune News Service
Main Authors Sasazawa, Kyoichi, Yamada, Tetsuro
Format Newsletter
LanguageEnglish
Published Washington Tribune Content Agency LLC 05.04.2009
Subjects
Missile defense
Rockets
Satellites
United States > US
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Summary:In the eyes of many in the international community therefore, any launch by North Korea -- even that of a satellite -- violates U.N. resolutions banning activities related to ballistic missile development. [...] H2A rockets are not suitable for military use as their liquid hydrogen fuel has to be stored at ultra-cold temperatures, which means fuel infusion must be conducted immediately before a launch.