Is North Korea serious about its race to space?
Thursday, April 12, 2012 - 02:00
in Astronomy & Space
According to North Korea's official version of things, commemorated on postage stamps and re-enacted in mass performances, the country's first venture into space was 14 years ago, when the "Bright Shining Star 1" satellite roared into orbit and began broadcasting marching music praising Kim Il Sung.
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