Satellite images show rocket preparations

New satellite imagery appears to show preparations beginning for a long-range rocket launch in North Korea despite international objections.

The image from a privately operated satellite was taken Wednesday at the Tongchang-ri site where North Korea says it plans to launch the rocket between April 12 and 16.

North Korea says the launch is to fire an observation satellite into orbit. The U.S. says it is a cover to test long-range missile technology.