1.   The rocket had a minor problem during its first launch last October.

2.   Rocket has a chew usually.

3.   Although they are crude and inaccurate, the rockets have a range of nearly five miles, the Israeli army said, posing a potential threat to Israeli towns.

4.   It was impossible to judge Sunday night what impact the American bombs or the alliance rockets were having, or whether any civilian targets had been struck.

5.   Rocket has tangibles and intangibles.

6.   The rocket has a range of less than four miles.

7.   The rocket has had several failures, and another would be a major setback for Sea Launch, industry experts say.

8.   The rocket has teeth.

9.   Peres made the charge at the United Nations in New York on Monday, saying the rockets had a range sufficient to strike the heart of Israel.

10.   A minute after liftoff, one of the engines malfunctioned, and the VLS rocket had to be destroyed.