North Korea has successfully launched a satellite into space Wednesday, 7:49 p.m. ET. The news was confirmed by U.S. space officials. Parts of the rocket have fallen in waters of Japan and other expected areas, reported BBC News.

The launch has been facing extreme censure from Japan, South Korea and the U.S., reported BBC News. These countries feel that the launching of the satellite could be a means of delivering nuclear weapons for a future war. Japan alerted its army and said that it will shoot at any debris falling over its territories, reported BBC.

"This launch is a highly provocative act in terms of security and undermines the peace and stability of the region, including Japan," ABC News quoted Japan's Foreign Minister, Koichiro Gemba.

"Japan cannot tolerate the launch, and has lodged a serious protest with North Korea," he added.

North Korea had  tried to launch another missile in the month of April, earlier this year but the attempt was unsuccessful. While the country rejoices and is proud of its achievement, the neighboring nations are clearly annoyed by the same, said BBC News.

The U.S. officials have been in constant touch with the Asian nations and have launched warships to observe and shoot the launch down possibly, reported ABC News.

Japan, U.S. and South Korea condemning the launch have called it a violation of international sanctions and asked for U.N intervention. Ban Ki Moon has criticized the action, reported The Guardian.