North Korea fails in second attempt to launch spy satellite as rocket crashes into sea

Pyongyang's aerospace administration says failure is not a big issue' and promises third attempt in October

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

The first attempt in May also ended in failure when the new Chollima-1 rocket crashed into the sea.