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Nigeria Prepares to Launch Two Earth Observation Satellites

Pyongyang, July 2 (KCNA) -- Nigeria has concluded plans to launch into orbit two satellites on July 7, a top government official with the country's National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) has said. Those earth observation satellites will contribute to the nation's development of space science and technology, he added.