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February 2, 2022February 2, 2022 by Evan Gough

North Korea Releases Pictures of Earth They Say Were Taken From Space

This is an image taken with a camera onboard North Korea's Hwasong-12 missile during a test launch in January 2022. Image Credit: NKNews.org

North Korea released some pictures they say come from their recent missile test. The missile they tested—the intermediate-range Hwasong-12—can reach the U.S. territory of Guam. According to most North Korea observers, the country hopes the tests will bring the U.S. back to the negotiating table.