衞星圖像顯示朝鮮準備試射導彈

A satellite operator says new images show increased activity at a North Korean launch site, suggesting a long-range missile test could take place in just weeks.

一家衞星圖像公司説，新圖像顯示朝鮮導彈發射場的活動增加，朝鮮有可能在數星期內試射一枚遠程導彈。

The image released Monday by DigitalGlobe shows an increased level of personnel, trucks and other equipment at North Korea's Sohae (West Sea) Satellite Launch Station.

地球數據公司(DigitalGlobe)星期一發布的圖像顯示朝鮮西海衞星發射場的人員、卡車和其他設備的活動水平提高。

DigitalGlobe says if North Korea desires, it could carry out a long-range ballistic missile test in the next three weeks. It says the activity is similar to preparations seen before North Korea's failed rocket launch in April.

地球數據説，如果朝鮮有相關計劃，就可以在未來三星期內試射一枚遠程彈道導彈。該公司表示，西海發射場的活動類似朝鮮4月發射火箭之前的準備活動。

Nuclear-armed North Korea said the April launch was meant to place a satellite into orbit. But the U.S. and its allies said it was a disguised ballistic missile test banned under U.N. sanctions.

擁有核武器的朝鮮説，4月發射火箭是為了把一顆衞星送入軌道。但美國及其盟國説，這是一次掩蓋的彈道導彈試射，而聯合國的制裁決議禁止朝鮮試射彈道導彈。