The Hermit Kingdom’s Rocket Disintegrates Shortly After Takeoff
April 11, 2012
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A North Korean technician speaks to journalists during the presentation of the satellite Kwangmyongsong-3 at Tangachai-ri space center on April 8, 2012. Outside observers fear the launch is in actuality a testing mission for the rogue state's nuclear program.