April 13, 2012

North Korea Still Sucks at Launching Rockets

Spencer Ackerman, Danger Room

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Congratulations, North Korea. You have just failed to put a satellite in orbit for the fourth time in fifteen years. Exhale, America: Pyongyang will not be able to attack you at home.

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