We have examined the wind momentum problem of O-type stars in the Gala
xy. It is shown that the discrepancy between theoretical and empirical
mass loss rates and terminal velocities can be reversed by using rece
ntly updated values of force multiplier parameters. With these new val
ues, the momentum problem found by former investigators is reversed so
that there now appears to be more than enough radiation force in orde
r to accelerate the stellar winds of a sample of Galactic O-type stars
.