North Korea has successfully tested a high-power rocket engine, which will enable Pyongyang to enhance its capabilities at space exploration, local media reported today. <br/><br/>According to the Korean Central News Agency, the engine will provide Pyongyang with a capability to launch different kinds of satellites, including the Earth observation satellite at a global level. <br/><br/>On September 9th, Pyongyang carried out a nuclear test at its northeastern nuclear test site. <br/><br/>The nuclear experiment is believed to be the fifth and the largest since North Korea started pursuing nuclear and ballistic missile programs, drawing condemnation from the international community.