"It has so much capability, so much more capability than any other vehicle, that I think we can start to contemplate missions like a Mars sample return, which requires a tremendous amount of lift capability because you've got to send a lander to Mars that still has enough propellant to return to Earth."

VOA: special.2011.04.11

"I think that North Korea is attempting to demonstrate an ICBM [i.e.,intercontinental ballistic missile capability through a space launch.

VOA: standard.2009.03.26

The original missile defense policy was based on the assumption that Tehran was seeking a long-range capability.

VOA: standard.2009.09.17

So,yes,there is a threat particularly of the use of radioactive material, although we have no specific evidence indicating any capability at this time."

VOA: standard.2009.05.01

It was more a general conversation about the capability and about the possibility."

VOA: standard.2009.05.06

He adds that the newer version has a shorter launch time, better deterrent capability, and that it is a two-stage rocket using solid fuel that is highly maneuverable.

VOA: standard.2009.12.18

Saying she fully supports President Obama's diplomatic efforts to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapons capability, Lowey supported an amendment to close a loophole in U.S.law regarding sanctions targeting Iran's energy sector.

VOA: standard.2009.06.23

"We will have a small capability to move roughly 150 containers a day through the port today , growing with the arrival of a commercial vessel tomorrow of 250 containers per day and that capacity will remain relatively constant,"

VOA: standard.2010.01.21

U.S.Defense Secretary Robert Gates said in a Senate hearing that the missile tested by Iran was likely in the lower end of a 2,000 to 2,500 kilometer capability, but added U.S.officials could not yet say if it hit its target as claimed by Tehran.

VOA: standard.2009.05.20

I don't know if that's true, but that's what we hear. And the Indians are very,very worked up about this and say,"Well,you know, the Chinese have had this capability to listen in on BlackBerry communications for years- there's a double standard."

VOA: standard.2010.08.11

"God only knows what he wants," "There are all kinds of discussions, whether this is about succession wanting his son to succeed him, and whether or not he is looking for respect, whether or not he really wants a nuclear capability to threaten the region.

VOA: standard.2009.06.14

"The delivery of capability here in Haiti is a balancing act that requires troops on the ground to distribute humanitarian assistance, the supplies for them to distribute and the mobility necessary for them to be able to reach the communities that are most stricken,".

VOA: standard.2010.01.19

He is replacing it with a plan that would provide a combined land- and sea-based capability more quickly, focused on shorter range missiles Iran could use to threaten Europe, with the option of expanding later to cover longer range missiles if necessary.

VOA: standard.2009.10.23