North Korea says its first spy satellite is now in orbit.
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The county also vowed it would launch more satellites in the near future.
The state-run Korean Central News Agency said the satellite was launched late Tuesday night.
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If the launch was successful, experts say the satellite could improve North Korea’s military capabilities.
U.S. officials could not confirm that the satellite made it into orbit.
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