The other instance involved information that Hughes shared with Chinese officials after the failed launching of a Hughes satellite in January 1995.

In both cases, Hughes officials were helping China fix problems with rockets that failed while carrying Hughes satellites.

The second instance involves information Hughes shared with Chinese officials after the failed launching of a Hughes satellite in 1995.

Another Hughes satellite blew up when a rocket exploded.

The story of the intelligence analyst begins in January 1995 when a Chinese rocket carrying a Hughes satellite exploded soon after takeoff.

One year before the 1996 accident, a Chinese rocket containing a Hughes satellite failed, and Hughes did a study of that failure.

Three satellites were labeled as civilian, including one slightly modified Hughes satellite, which allowed their launchings to proceed.

Industry experts say the Hughes satellite is worth $100 million to $125 million.

If Bush approves exporting the Hughes satellites to China, it could heighten the controversy in Congress.

"The Hughes satellites offer economies and certain efficiencies," Wall said.