North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong Un, has hailed the successful launch of a spy satellite, marking a ‘new era of space power’ for the country. During a visit with scientists and his family, Kim celebrated the launch of the ‘Malligyong-1’ satellite, which was claimed to have captured images of US military bases in Guam. Kim emphasized the satellite’s defensive role against hostile forces and described it as a significant achievement for North Korea’s space program.