木原防衛相「物体が地球周回」　北朝鮮の衛星打ち上げで

　木原稔防衛相は２４日の記者会見で、北朝鮮による軍事偵察衛星の打ち上げに関し、「何らかの物体が地球を周回していることを確認した」と明らかにした。物体が意図した周回軌道に投入されたかなど、打ち上げの成否については「引き続き慎重な分析が必要だ」と述べるにとどめた。
　北朝鮮は２１日に衛星を打ち上げた。翌２２日に成功したと発表。韓国も衛星が軌道に入ったとの見方を示している。（2023/11/24-10:03）

Japanese Defense Minister Minoru Kihara said Friday the country has confirmed that "some kind of object" is orbiting Earth, following North Korea's launch on Tuesday of a projectile that it claims to be a satellite.
   Kihara, however, stopped short of commenting on whether the launch was a success, saying that Japan still needs to carefully analyze the matter.
   North Korea on Wednesday announced that the satellite launch ended in success. South Korea said the satellite has successfully entered orbit.
   Meanwhile, Japan adopted the position that it had not confirmed the entry of the satellite into Earth's orbit.
   Kihara at Friday's press conference said that Japan's announcements have been made after careful analysis of intel obtained by the country's Self-Defense Forces and partner nations, and comprehensive consideration on matters such as the impact the projectile launch has on Japan's security.