[ThunderSleeps]

Extremely doubtful. Their launch vehicle just doesn't have the throw weight. It can boost a couple hundred pounds of satellite to sufficient altitude and velocity to achieve orbit. But if you stack 1500 to 2500 lbs of warhead on it (estimate for first generation attempt at an RV) it only has enough total energy to loft that to a sub orbital trajectory. That payload estimate would also have to include some kind of orbital maneuvering system to de-orbit it on command. I don't think they can do it - yet. But hey, ballistic missiles with intermediate to intercontinental ranges are bad enough.

However, every launch of their booster stack is a valuable test. They get information on the performance of their 3 stages no matter what is sitting on top. Every satellite launch is useful in wringing out issues with the vehicle. I'm sure they are working on other less peaceful payloads too.

[butterdezillion]

How much weight is necessary for an EMP? Their latest test was thought to be small, IIRC, but right for a super EMP. Am I understanding that correctly?

[butterdezillion]

Peter Vincent Pry said back in 2012 that the Norks had the power to EMP attack us. See http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/dec/19/north-korea-emp-attack-could-destroy-us-now/?page=all