North Korea's Satellite Launch Ends in Fiery Failure

North Korea's latest attempt to launch a military reconnaissance satellite ended in a fiery explosion shortly after liftoff, with initial analysis pointing to issues with a newly developed liquid-fuel rocket motor. Despite the failure, the launch demonstrated significant advancements in North Korea's space capabilities, possibly with Russian assistance. The incident has drawn condemnation from South Korea, the United States, and Japan for violating U.N. Security Council resolutions.