Satellite News

Orbital Sciences Corporation announced preliminary financial results for the third quarter of 2006.

Loral Space & Communications Inc. announced that it has requested that MHR Fund Management LLC consider proposing an alternative to the recently announced US$300 million equity financing transaction that would include the participation of all interested shareholders.

Telenor has entered into a definitive agreement with Apax Partners France for the sale of Telenor Satellite Services (TSS) to funds managed by Apax Partners for a cash consideration of US$400 million (NOK2,640 million, EUR315 million).

The Boeing Company reported third quarter financial results.

Japanese satellite broadcaster Sky Perfect Communications Inc. will acquire satellite communications company JSAT Corp. and create a holding company next spring, the Nihon Keizai business daily reported.

Alcatel’s Board of Directors reviewed and approved third quarter 2006 results.

Northrop Grumman Corporation reported third quarter 2006 results.

Lockheed Martin Corporation reported financial results for the third quarter 2006.