MOSCOW, Oct. 2, 2000 – International Launch Services (ILS) today successfully launched the Lockheed Martin-built GE-1A satellite into geostationary orbit marking the fourth successful ILS flight on Proton this year, and the eleventh consecutive flight for Khrunichev this year alone. The Proton launch was conducted for Americom Asia-Pacific under the auspices of ILS by a combined American and Russian team.