McLEAN, Va., July 25, 2001 – International Launch Services (ILS) and Inmarsat Ventures plc signed a contract this week for the launch of at least one of Inmarsat's next-generation satellites, the Inmarsat I-4, during 2003/2004 using the Atlas V rocket. Financial terms were not disclosed.

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McLEAN, Va., June 28, 2001 – International Launch Services (ILS) is scheduled to launch Telesat Canada's Nimiq 2 satellite in late 2002 on an Atlas V rocket, under a contract announced today with the satellite's builder, Lockheed Martin Commercial Space Systems (LMCSS).

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CAPE CANAVERAL AIR FORCE STATION, Fla., June 19, 2001 – An Atlas IIAS rocket carried a satellite for ICO Global Communications into orbit early this morning, marking the first Atlas launch of the year for International Launch Services (ILS).

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PARIS, June 19, 2001 – International Launch Services (ILS) is in the final stages of contract negotiations with Inmarsat to launch at least one of Inmarsat's next-generation satellites, the Inmarsat-4, during 2003/2004 using the Atlas V rocket, both companies announced today. The contract includes options for additional launches. Financial terms were not disclosed.

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McLEAN, Va., April 23, 2001 – France-based Alcatel Space has signed a contract with International Launch Services (ILS) for launch of two spacecraft for GE American Communications Inc. in 2002 and 2003.

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McLEAN, Va., March 27, 2001 – International Launch Services (ILS) and Lockheed Martin have begun analyses to prepare their Atlas V rocket to launch a defense satellite next year, in the event that the Air Force needs to exercise a contingency mission.

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