Ltr-SUPP-Oct OG2 Lau

SUPPLEMENT submitted by ORBCOMM License Corp.

SUPPLEMENT

2012-09-06

This document pretains to SAT-MOD-20111021-00207 for Modification on a Satellite Space Stations filing.

IBFS_SATMOD2011102100207_965414

September 6, 2012 VIA IBFS Robert Nelson, Chief Satellite Division International Bureau Federal Communications Commission 445 12th Street, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 Re: Application of ORBCOMM License Corp. For Authority to Modify its Non-Voice, Non-Geostationary Satellite Service Space Segment License (S2103) to Revise the Next-Generation Satellite Deployment Plan File Nos. SAT-MOD-20111021-00207 SAT-AMD-20120809-00125 SUPPLEMENT Clarification Regarding First ORBCOMM Generation 2 Satellite Launch Schedule Dear Mr. Nelson: On August 9, 2012, ORBCOMM License Corp. (“ORBCOMM”) filed the above referenced amendment (the “Amendment”)1 to its October 21, 2011, application (the “Modification Application”) to modify its Non-Voice, Non-Geostationary Satellite Service FCC space segment license to revise the deployment plan for the eighteen currently authorized ORBCOMM Generation 2 (“OG2”) satellites.2 By this letter, we are updating the record with respect to the expected timing for the launch of the initial OG2 satellite. 1 File No. SAT-AMD-20120809-00125, FCC Public Notice, Report No. SAT- 00893, released August 31, 2012. See, also, Amendment Supplement, August 28, 2012, Letter from Walter H. Sonnenfeldt to Robert G. Nelson, Chief, Satellite Division. 2 File No. SAT-MOD-20111021-00207, FCC Public Notice, Report No. SAT-00825, released December 2, 2011. 2115 Linwood Avenue, Suite 100, Fort Lee, NJ 07024 22265 Pacific Boulevard, Suite 200, Dulles, VA 20166 Telephone: 201-363-4900 Telephone: 703-433-6300 Facsimile: 703-433-6400 Facsimile: 703-433-6400 www.orbcomm.com

Robert Nelson, Chief Satellite Division International Bureau Federal Communications Commission September 6, 2012 Page 2 of 2 As noted in the Amendment, the first OG2 satellite is to be launched as a secondary payload on the upcoming Space Exploration Technologies (“SpaceX”) Falcon 9 International Space Station Commercial Resupply Services (“CRS-1”) mission.3 We have been informed that CRS-1 mission launch is currently scheduled for October 5, 2012. It is thus imperative that the Commission act expeditiously on the Modification Application. While we would hope that the Commission would grant the entire Modification Application as soon as possible after the public notice period for the Amendment has expired, if necessary to ensure timely action prior to the expected launch of the initial OG2 satellite, ORBCOMM would not object to a partial grant of the Modification Application with respect to the initial OG2 satellite (with a deferral of action on the remaining aspects of the application). Please associate this submission with ORBCOMM’s Modification Application. Kindly direct any inquiries concerning this submission to the undersigned. Respectfully submitted, Walter H. Sonnenfeldt, Esq. Regulatory Counsel ORBCOMM License Corp. & Vice President, Regulatory Affairs ORBCOMM Inc. Direct Tel: (585) 461-3018 E-Mail: sonnenfeldt.walter@orbcomm.com 3 See, e.g., Amendment, at Attachment 3.


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