1.   Arianespace, the European launch company, was supposed to have conducted six launches so far this year but has handled only two because the satellites are not ready.

2.   One of the key goals of the testing effort is that Lockheed Martin conduct three launches in three weeks and achieve one two-day turnaround between flights.

3.   The company plans to conduct its launches in Nevada and Australia.

4.   Both launches were conducted amid unprecedented security, which is expected to continue.

5.   In the subsequent nine months, it staged menacing military exercises and conducted missile launches near the island.

6.   Japanese media also quoted Hiromu Nonaka, chief Cabinet secretary, as saying the government had information the launch could be conducted as early as Saturday.

7.   The launch was jointly conducted with Science, Technology and Environment Minister Datuk Law Hieng Ding.

8.   Vandenberg trains missileers and conducts test launches of intercontinental ballistic missiles.

9.   Vandenburg trains missileers and conducts test launches of intercontinental ballistic missiles.