Present there were service personnel of the Korean People's Army, officials of local party and power organs, working people's organizations, industrial establishments, co-op farms, universities and colleges, people, youth and students.

Reports and speeches were made there.

Reporters and speakers said that the dear respected Marshal Kim Jong Un wisely led the work of launching the satellite, determined to carry out the behests of leader Kim Jong Il on launching a scientific and technological satellite in 2012 marking the centenary of birth of President Kim Il Sung.

They said that the successful launch of the satellite serves as a great victory of the great Paektusan nation led by Kim Jong Un.

They expressed their pledge to make a new leaping progress in the production and construction with the firm belief that they will always emerge victorious as long as they are led by Kim Jong Un.