[Daniel Ramsey]

Yes, but look at how high it went first.Higher than the space station.

[shanover]

FatBoy Norker has proven that he has the limited ability with allies willing to help to improve such capability (Pakistan, Iran, Russia, China). Furthermore, the wherewithal and nuts to threaten the US is beyond the pale. Even the Soviets in their insane Cold War days knew reason and MAD. This is not a matter to underestimate this madman. Sneak a missile on a container ship and sneak into a major American harbor and there is zero defense and instant mass murder and destruction.

[DocRock]

"Yes, but look at how high it went first.Higher than the space station"

It flew over 1000 miles higher in altitude than the ISS. That means it had to do a re-entry burn to land that close to it's launch location. Don't forget, the NORKs put a satellite over Superbowl 50 within an hour of the end of the game. It's still up there. Just do a simple internet search and you can see the live track. Those that poo-poo this threat do so at their own peril.

[HippyLoggerBiker]

I agree...

Why would a missile go over 2000 km up, but less than 500 km down range???

(Space shuttle used to cruise at around 500 km)