North Korea says that its second attempt to launch a spy satellite has ended in a failure, citing 'an error in the emergency blasting system during the third-stage flight'. Photograph:

North Korea’s second attempt to place a spy satellite in orbit failed on Thursday after the rocket booster experienced a problem with its third stage, state media reported, as space authorities vowed to try again in October.

North Korea’s second attempt to place spy satellite in orbit fails, state media reports comes via ChinaTechNews.com.