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SSL CONGRATULATES TERRA BELLA FOR THE SUCCESSFUL LAUNCH OF FOUR SKYSATS

09/28/2016

PALO ALTO, Calif. – September 28, 2016 — Space Systems Loral (SSL), a leading provider of innovative satellites and spacecraft systems, congratulates Terra Bella for the successful launch of four SkySats aboard an Arianespace Vega on September 15, 2016. In 2014, Terra Bella selected SSL as its manufacturer partner for 13 LEO satellites and SkySats-4 through -7 are four of the satellites SSL delivered under this contract.

“We’re honored to work with Terra Bella on this innovative program and  to play our part in helping Terra Bella advance towards their vision of pioneering the search for patterns of change in the physical world to help address global economic, environmental, and humanitarian challenges,” said John Celli, President of SSL.

 

About SSL
Space Systems Loral (SSL) is a leading provider of commercial satellites with broad expertise to support satellite operators and innovative space related missions. The company designs and manufactures spacecraft for services such as direct-to-home television, video content distribution, broadband internet, mobile communications, and Earth observation.  As a Silicon Valley innovator for more than 50 years, SSL’s advanced product line also includes state-of-the-art small satellites, and sophisticated robotics and automation solutions for remote operations.  For more information, visit www.sslmda.com.

 

 

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains forward-looking statements and information, which reflect the current view of Space Systems Loral (SSL) with respect to future events and financial performance.  When used in this news release, the words “believes”, “expects”, “plans”, “may”, “will”, “would”, “could”, “should”, “anticipates”, “estimates”, “project”, “intend” or “outlook” or other variations of these words or other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements and information. Actual results may differ materially from the expectations expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements as a result of known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Known risks and uncertainties include but are not limited to: risks associated with operating satellites and providing satellite services, including satellite construction or launch delays, launch failures, in-orbit failures or impaired satellite performance; risks associated with satellite manufacturing, including competition, cyclicality of SSL’s end-user markets, contractual risks, creditworthiness of customers, performance of suppliers and management of SSL’s factory and personnel; risk associated with financial factors such as volatility in exchange rates, increases in interest rates, restrictions on access to capital, and swings in global financial markets; risks associated with domestic and foreign government regulation, including export controls and economic sanctions; and other risks, including litigation. The foregoing list of important factors is not exhaustive. The information contained in this news release reflects SSL’s beliefs, assumptions, intentions, plans and expectations as of the date of this news release. Except as required by law, SSL disclaims any obligation or undertaking to update or revise the information herein.

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Rendering of SkySat-4 through -7 on orbit
Rendering of SkySat-4 through -7 on orbit