The soft launch capability of the Javelin allows it to have only a minimal backblast area.

Are you saying that somehow the Russians have gained control over our launch capabilities?

While technically not armed, it is equipped with torpedo launch capability.

There could be craft up there from just about anyone with launch capability, in who-knew-what state of desperation.

The satellite launches made Israel only the eighth nation to gain an indigenous launch capability.

Israel is the smallest country with indigenous launch capabilities.

Our scientists did not and would not participate in any effort intended to help the Chinese improve their launch capabilities.

It wouldn't develop its own launch capability though as that is commercially available.

"A very dangerous idea would be that the international community would provide actual launch capability to North Korea."

It is clear that additional launch capabilities must be provided if the space science program is to regain its vigor.