Attachment REQUEST

REQUEST

REQUEST submitted by FCC,IB

REQUEST

2004-09-01

This document pretains to SAT-LOA-19950929-00118 for Application to Launch and Operate on a Satellite Space Stations filing.

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es h Federal Communications Commission ‘:\'\‘1:1/‘:’1’7}‘ Washington, DC 20554 inoratonatBuross September 1, 2004 via FacsiviceAnb U.s. Mait Pantelis Michalopolous Steptoc and Johnson LLP 1330 Connectiout Ave., N.W. Washington DC 20036 (202) 4203002 Re: Request for additionalinformation — EchoStar Satellite Corporation File Nos. 167—SAT—P/LA—95; 168—SAT—PLA— 95; 54—SAT—AMEND—%5 Dear Mr. Michalopoulos: "This leter requests addtional information concerning EchoStar Satelte Corporation‘s (EchoStar) compliance with it Ka—band system implementation milestones for its satellite at the 83° W.L. orbitlocation. Because EchoStar has significantly changed the technical design of this stelite,we request documentation confirming that EchoStar remains committed and able to build and launch the satellteas required by ts license. EchoStar‘s Ka—band system authorization required it to begin construction of the satelite at 83° W.L. in January 2003 and to launch the satelite by June 2005." On July 2, 2003, the Satelite Division (Division) requested that EchoStarsubmit a copy of an executed contractasevidence thatit had met it beainning construction milestone. On July 14, 2003, EchoStar submited a copy ofa construction contract executed in January 2003. In the accompanying coverleter, EchoStarindicated that the January 2003 construction contract was for a hybrid Ku/Ka—band satellite to be launched into the 83° W—L. orbit location." Eight months ater, in March 2004, Echostar fileda letter with the Commission surrendering its authorizationto construct, launch and operate a Ku— band satelit atthe 83° W.L. orbit location." Consequently, Echostar‘s authorization at the 83° W.L..orbit location covers a Ka—band only satllte. To date, EchoStar has not submitted an amended construction contract to the Commission reflecting that it is buiding a Ka—band only sateteat $3° W.L. ‘ BehostorStelite Corporation, Orderand Authorization, DA 97—969, 13 ECC Red 5664 (ItI Bur. 1997) * Leter fom Pantels Michalopoulos, Counselfor EchoSa,to Thomas Tyer, Chic, Stelite Division, International Bureas, FCC (dated July 14,2004. ° Leter fom Pantels Michalopoulas, Counsel forEchoSta, to Marlene . Doreh, Secetar, FCC (dted March 15, 2004); See also Public Notee, Poliy Branch Information, Report No. SAT—00201(March 19, 2004) relasingKu— band 83 W.L orbit location forreasignment)

Because the technical specifiations in EchoStar‘s January 2003 contract no longer accurately reflect EchoStar‘s current authorization, «.. a Ka—band satelite at the 83° W.L.orbit location, we request that EchoStar submitthefollowing documentation: 1)_ An amended contract eflecting EchoStar‘s current authorization for a single band Ka—band satellit to b launched into the 83° W L. orbit lcation; 2). the date and amount of payments made under the contractand 3) documentation that EchoStar will be able to meet ts launch milestone forthe satelfte, "The amended contract and accompanying documentation must be fled with the Commission‘s Secretary by September 15, 2004 with a courtesy copy to Louise Klees—Wallace ofmy staf at Jouisekdees—wallace@zc.gov. Failure to provide an amended contract, or any of the other required information, by this date will render EchoStar‘s Ka—band authorization for the 83° W.L.orbit location null and void. Please call Louise Klees—Wallace at (202) 418—1321 ifyou have any questions. Sincerely, Chief, Satellte Division


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