North Korea announced in March 2009 that it would launch a satellite, setting off efforts worldwide to quickly analyze the implications.

AGI examined this event to illustrate how its ready-to-use software solves unanticipated problems. The following videos, AGI Viewer files and high-resolution images are for media and public use.

Download the free webinar "Analyzing North Korea’s Launch in STK" now.

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VIDEOS:
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Event reconstruction

This video demonstrates the launch of the rocket, with possible paths, tracking stations and hazard zones. 720p HD version (36.0 Mb) as a ZIP file Broadcast-ready NTSC Quicktime MOV

What would a satellite launch look like?

720p HD version (32.0 Mb) as a ZIP file Description Using the number and location of announced hazard zones, AGI software derived a notional three-stage vehicle, ascent trajectory and low-Earth orbit. This example conjunction analysis illustrates how the orbit might intersect other space objects. This approach infers what capability a launcher might have as a ballistic missile.

How would Japan/U.S. verify a satellite launch?

720p HD version (33.0 Mb) as a ZIP file Description Using the previously derived notional orbit, sea-based radars are positioned to track the launch and monitor key parameters and events such as instantaneous impact point and stage three separation/ignition. Line-of-sight access opportunities to the U.S. Space Surveillance Network are provided to illustrate when a successful orbit might be verified.

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INTERACT IN 3D WITH STK-GENERATED ANALYSIS:
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AGI Viewer is a free application that allows you to experience STK-generated content such as the North Korea missile launch analysis in a dynamic and interactive 3D environment.

• Download and install AGI Viewer.
• Select a link below to view STK analysis from the time, position and asset of your choosing in AGI Viewer.
  • Launch verification
  • Defending a ballistic threat (coming soon)

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3D MODELS:
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Both STK and AGI Viewer provides users with the opportunity to incorporate 3D models of objects into an accurate virtual globe environment. The following 3D models are in an MDL format to be used with STK and AGI Viewer.

• Unha-2 Rocket Model (MDL Format)
  

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HIGH-RESOLUTION IMAGES:
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Download the high-resolution graphics by clicking on the images below.

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LEARN MORE:

• Missile Defense
• Space Superiority
• Call AGI at 1.800.220.4785 or 1.610.981.8000
• Email AGI through our product and information request system

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AGI Contact Information
For additional information or to set up interviews with AGI technical experts, please contact:
Joanne Welsh
Strategic Product Marketing Manager
Analytical Graphics, Inc. Phone: 610-981-8148 (w) or 610-457-4385 (c)
E-mail: media@agi.com; jwelsh@agi.com