North Korea wants to turn around its dismal space launch record, saying its first military spy satellite is ready for liftoff

• North Korea said on Wednesday that it's ready to launch its first military spy satellite this month.
• It's launched two observation satellites before, but it's unclear if they're still functioning properly.
• Pyongyang has a dismal record of space launches, with most of its satellites failing to enter orbit.

North Korea claimed on Wednesday that its first military spy satellite is ready for launch.

State media photos show the country's leader, Kim Jong Un, and his daughter, Kim Ju Ae, visiting the satellite launch station on Tuesday.