41.   How quickly can a replacement satellite be launched?

42.   HUGHES IN JAPANESE SPACE DEAL Hughes Electronics became the first company to sign up to launch commercial satellites on a Japanese rocket being developed.

43.   Hughes originally intended to offer the service only in the United States, but in July amended its FCC application to launch more satellites for worldwide service.

44.   If the Soviets could launch a satellite on a rocket, they could replace it with an atomic bomb aimed at the United States, policy-makers reasoned.

45.   If it wins, it must then get a satellite launched.

46.   If the missile nose cone is projected to splash down harmlessly in the south Pacific Ocean, the missile probably is launching a satellite.

47.   In addition, there have been efforts to launch satellites from a sea platform in international waters in the Pacific, as well as from high-altitude aircraft.

48.   In fact, the Air Force recently selected a new rocket for launching satellites whose engine is based on a Russian design.

49.   In November, NASA launched a satellite, the Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission.

50.   In return, Kim wanted food assistance and help in launching satellites, he said.