N. Korea says rocket containing `` communications satellite '' is ready for launch . Two other ships are on the Pacific Ocean side of Japan to monitor the missile if it flies over that nation . U.S. military officials anticipating Saturday launch , but windy weather could delay it . Obama : " We are prepared to do what we have always done in the past, and that is if North Korea does not stop its provocative actions, then I will take additional steps with our allies and partners around the world Aegis-equipped U.S. , Japanese naval ships are monitoring in Sea of Japan , Pacific .
N. Korea says rocket containing `` communications satellite '' is ready for launch . U.S. military officials anticipating Saturday launch , but windy weather could delay it . Obama : " We are prepared to do what we have always done in the past, and that is if North Korea does not stop its provocative actions, then I will take additional steps with our allies and partners around the world Aegis-equipped U.S. , Japanese naval ships are monitoring in Sea of Japan , Pacific .