North Korea’s terrifying ‘missile’ satellite could be useless after it tumbles in orbit

A TERRIFYING satellite launched into space by North Korea has begun tumbling orbit for the second time.

  SCARY: North Korea's satellite has been described as a missile test

The controversial launch, which could now be rendered useless, was described by the US as missile test.

But officials in North Korea’s capital Pyongyang insist it is only for earth observation uses.

   TESTS: North Korea have reportedly been testing missiles that could be used with the 

   satellite

A US official said the satellite briefly stabilised before once again faltering.

   TUBBY: North Korea's tyrant leader Kim Jong-un

It comes after a US official said its military could not protect America against a North Korean missile assault.

   MISSIONS: US military have been flying close to North Korea since the launch

Top ranking military personnel say the launch was clearly meant as a demonstration that Kim Jong-un’s regime could launch an intercontinental missile.

And a report by the US Government Accountability Office highlighted fears that a missile assault from the hermit nation could cause devastation.

It said the US military had failed to demonstrate that it could defend the nation from an attack.