Attachment letter

letter

LETTER submitted by FCC,IB

letter

2004-10-27

This document pretains to SAT-MOD-20040717-00134 for Modification on a Satellite Space Stations filing.

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Federal Communications Commission Washington, D.C. 20554 International Bureau Sarllte Division on am.ome October 27, 2004 Brian Weimer, Esq. Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP 1440 New York Ave.,NW Washington, D.C. 20008 Re: Celsat America,Ic. SAT—M0D—20040717—00134 Dear Mr. Weimer: "Thisletter requests information regarding the construction status of Celsat America, Inc.‘s (Celsa) satelite fo ts mobile—satllteservice (MSS) system. Celsatis authorized to operate a MSS system using S—band and Ka—band frequencies atthe 121° W.L. orbital location." On July 17, 2004, Celsat filedthe above—referenced modification application secking, among other things, an extension of its milestone to complete construction ofand launch its satelit into the assigned orbital lcation. The requested extension is premised on the bankruptey of the satelfite‘s manufacturer, Space Systems/Loral (Loral. As a resultofthe Loral bankruptey, Celsatstatesthat it made modifications to is proposed system and amended the construction contract with Loral. Celsa represents that constructon ofthe satellite commenced in July 2004. "The amended contract,dated July 12, 2004, provides for monthly progress reports.® To assist in the processing ofCelsat‘s modification application,please submit t the Commission copies ofhe two most recent monthly status reports.The report should be submitted no late than November 4,2004, with a courtesy copy to Alyssa Roberts ofmy staff Sincercly, Fim® Aramrbua Fem J. Jaimulnck Deputy Chief Satelite Division International Burcau ! Celst Ameriea, Ic, Orderand duthoriation, 16 ECC Red 13712 (In‘I Bur. 2001) and Celst Americ, n. Order andAuhorization, 16 ECC Red 14278 (In1 Bur. 2001). * Contretbetween Celsat Armercaand Space Systems!Lorl,Inc, Amendment Number 1, dated July 12, 2004at p.10.


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