But South Korean,Japanese,and U.S. officials are skeptical about the North's plan and suspect the so-called satellite launch is in reality a way to test a long-range rocket.

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Economic sentiment there followed roughly the trajectory of a ski jumper, with a majestic launch giving way quickly to the force of gravity.

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For Clermont, who tried for six years to launch Wink the traditional way, results like that are statuesque.

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