NORAD says the rocket appears to have put an object into orbit . The launch is ` ` a highly provocative act , '' the US government says . It comes as a surprise after North Korea had closed the launch window . The United States called it `` a highly provocative act '' U.S. , South Korea say the rocket launch is a cover for testing ballistic missile technology .
NORAD says the rocket appears to have put an object into orbit . The launch is ` ` a highly provocative act , '' the US government says . It comes as a surprise after North Korea had closed the launch window . U.S. , South Korea say the rocket launch is a cover for testing ballistic missile technology .