North Korea's attempt to launch spy satellite fails

North Korea attempted to launch a rocket carrying its "Malligyong-1-1" reconnaissance satellite, but it exploded in mid-air shortly after liftoff. According to KCNA, the rocket failed during its first-stage flight due to an unknown cause. The North Korean government claimed that the explosion was possibly caused by engine failure. However, Japanese broadcaster NHK captured dramatic footage of a flaming projectile, which suggests a more catastrophic event.