Only 6 of India's 37 satellite launchings have failed.

At the time of the shuttle accident, there were orders for only 29 satellite launchings by Ariane.

Mr. Reagan's action instantly created a large market for satellite launchings.

And analysts say the market for small satellite launchings by private companies is about to blossom.

Its premise was that demand for satellite launchings would soon outstrip the supply.

As a result, the backlog of demand for satellite launchings is likely to continue for years.

North Korea said the test was a satellite launching and has refrained from testing for several years.

His action instantly created a large demand for satellite launchings.

A space center for satellite launching was built by France near Kourou in the late 1960's.

The first launching of the Ukrainian rocket is due next year, and the plan has so far won contracts for 15 satellite launchings.