Tokyo strengthen spy satellite to monitor North Korea.

SyuzhetyPovtornye nuclear tests in KNDR01.06.2009Severnaya Korea is preparing to launch long-range deystviyaVlasti approved June 2, Japan plans to develop a satellite system for early warning of missile launches, reports Reuters. The decision was taken shortly after the publication of reports of North Korea's intentions to make another test of the missile long-range weapons.
It clarifies the agency, a system endorsed by the expert group meeting on space exploration, which was headed by Prime Minister Taro Aso. Its implementation is provided in the new space strategy for Japan, which some years ago has withdrawn a long-term ban on the use of outer space for military purposes.
In 1998, after North Korea tests long-range missile that flew over the territory of the country, Japan has already launched four satellites, spy. But the increasing missile launches, as well as Pyongyang's recent nuclear tests have forced Japan to begin implementation of plans to update the intelligence satellite systems.
According to the plans of the country's leadership, Japan will increase the intensity of images of dangerous regions, improve the quality of images, as well as the rate of transmission of graphic information. In addition, Tokyo intends to engage in the creation of new long-range sensors detect.