Russia's new nuclear-capable missile suffered another failed test launch, the defense ministry said Thursday, solving the mystery of a spectacular plume of white light that appeared over Norway.

星期四俄罗斯国防部称，俄新型核导弹再一次试射失败，揭开了出现在挪威上空的神秘羽毛状白光之谜。

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In spite of the fact the missile is 22 m long and weighs over 1 ton it is capable to overcome 11 thousand km and strike an object located on any continent.

虽然实际上该导弹有22米长并且重达一吨，但是它仍然能够覆盖一万一千千米并攻击位于任何大陆的目标。

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The United States, South Korea and Japan say the launch is a disguised test of the Taepodong-2 missile designed to carry a warhead capable of reaching Alaska.

据美国，韩国和日本说，此次发射是大浦洞2号导弹的伪装实验，其设计能力为可携带弹头打到美国的阿拉斯加。

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In October, Pakistan tested a medium-range nuclear-capable missile which could hit targets deep in India.

BBC: NEWS | South Asia | Pakistan tests mid-range missile

North Korea is not believed to be capable of making a nuclear weapon small enough to fit on a long-range missile capable of hitting the United States.

NPR: Despite Threats, Risks Temper Korea War Tensions

Deploying a missile defense architecture that is capable of intercepting a missile early in flight (during the ascent phase) means that rogue-state missiles would be ineffective, thereby undermining the rationale for their use.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Center For Security Policy