North Korean membership of the International Astronautical Federation (IAF), a Paris-based space advocacy organization, was "revoked" on Friday, a source familiar with decision-making at the body told NK News.
The u-turn on membership came less than a week after North Korean state space agency the National Aerospace Development Administration (NADA) was controversially approved to join the IAF.
North Korean membership of the International Astronautical Federation (IAF), a Paris-based space advocacy organization, was "revoked" on Friday, a source familiar with decision-making at the body told NK News.
The u-turn on membership came less than a week after North Korean state space agency the National Aerospace Development Administration (NADA) was controversially approved to join the IAF.
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