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North Korea Says Its Attempt to Put Another Spy Satellite Into Orbit Failed (time.com)

submitted 7 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 7 months ago (3 children)

Why would North Korea admit that it was specifically a spy satellite? Sure, it would be impossible to hide the launch itself, but without their admission, the rest of the world could only have guessed at what type of satellite it was.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (1 children)

Appear strong where you are weak.

The value isn't it's (likely crap) utility, it's being able to say "Look at us: we're launching spy satellites just like technologically advanced countries! We're advancing our offensive capabilities! You'd better take us seriously!"

[–] [email protected] 4 points 7 months ago

That perfectly matches NKs style. Thanks!

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