OldMissileer: “That is a sub launched ballistic missile and it looks as if its’ trajectory was taking it toward Kwajalein Atoll where we target our western test launches.”
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/2624382/posts?page=47#47
I can buy that explanation. Question is, why would the pentagon say they don’t have a clue if it was just a regular old boring test launch?? If it was non-US and you wanted to stick a thumb in our eye, wouldn’t you aim the thing into a known test range? Just to make sure no one thought you were really aiming for LA or Seattle or Denver?