c630908k.htm
UNITED
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SECURITIES
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WASHINGTON,
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FORM
8-K
CURRENT
REPORT
Pursuant
to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities
Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of
earliest event reported): July 1, 2009
TERRESTAR
CORPORATION
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Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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12010
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Reston,
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telephone number, including area code: 703-483-7800
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Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Item 7.01.
Regulation FD
Disclosure
TerreStar
Networks Inc., a majority owned subsidiary of TerreStar Corporation, issued a
press release, dated July 1, 2009, which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
This exhibit is furnished, not filed, pursuant to Regulation FD.
Item 8.01.
Other
Events
TerreStar
Networks Inc., a majority owned subsidiary of TerreStar Corporation, issued a
press release, dated July 1, 2009, which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
This exhibit is furnished, not filed, pursuant to Regulation FD.
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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99.1
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Press
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant
to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has
duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto
duly authorized.
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TERRESTAR
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Douglas
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ex99_1.htm
Exhibit 99.1

TerreStar
Successfully
Launches World’s Largest, Most Powerful
Commercial
Communications Satellite
Deployment
of TerreStar-1 Marks Significant Milestone for both TerreStar and the Mobile
Communications
Industry – as TerreStar is Closer to Delivering a Truly Integrated
Satellite-
Terrestrial
Mobile Communications Network
KOUROU, French Guiana - July 1,
2009 – Mobile communications provider TerreStar Networks Inc.
(TerreStar), a majority-owned subsidiary of TerreStar Corporation (NASDAQ:
TSTR), announced today the successful launch of TerreStar-1, the world’s
largest, most advanced commercial communications satellite. Today’s launch is a
major achievement in TerreStar’s strategic vision of delivering voice, data and
video services on an all IP next-generation mobile broadband network that
combines the power of TerreStar-1, an all-IP core network, and the
latest in smartphone technology.
Launched
by Arianespace from Kourou, French Guiana today, TerreStar-1 is the foundation
for TerreStar’s satellite communications network; ensuring network resiliency
and availability during times of critical communications need.
“With
the
successful launch of TerreStar-1, we are redefining the mobile communications
landscape,” said Dennis Matheson, CTO of TerreStar. “We are creating a new
paradigm in mobile broadband network services and devices that will leverage our
integrated satellite and terrestrial communications components to enable true
ubiquity and reliability – anywhere in the United States and
Canada.”
“Today’s
launch is just the beginning of the TerreStar story,” said TerreStar President,
Jeff Epstein. “We believe there are tremendous opportunities ahead – in both the
commercial and government sectors – and we remain focused on our promise to help
solve the critical communications and business continuity challenges faced by
government, emergency responders, enterprises and rural
communities.”
Prior to
the launch of TerreStar-1, the Company, with its partner EB (Elektrobit),
introduced the world's first quad-band GSM and tri-band WCDMA/HSPA smartphone
with integrated all-IP satellite-terrestrial voice and data capabilities.
Similar in size to today’s mainstream mobile devices, TerreStar’s dual-mode
smartphone will allow users to seamlessly and securely stay connected to
TerreStar’s satellite and terrestrial network.
TerreStar's
network will operate in two 10-Mhz blocks of contiguous MSS spectrum in the 2
GHz band throughout the United States and Canada – with a spectrum footprint
that covers a population of nearly 330 million.
To watch
or download video coverage or images of the TerreStar-1 launch, or for more
information about TerreStar, please visit: www.terrestar.com.
About
TerreStar Corporation
TerreStar
Corporation is the controlling shareholder of TerreStar Networks Inc. and
TerreStar Global Ltd. For additional information on TerreStar Corporation,
please visit the company's website at www.terrestarcorp.com.
About
TerreStar Networks Inc.
TerreStar
Networks (www.terrestar.com), a majority owned subsidiary of TerreStar
Corporation (NASDAQ: TSTR), plans to offer a reliable, secure and resilient
satellite terrestrial mobile broadband network that will provide voice, data and
video services dedicated to helping solve the critical communication and
business continuity challenges faced by government, emergency responders,
enterprise businesses and rural communities. TerreStar expects to offer
next generation mobile communications through a network of partners and service
providers to users who need “anywhere” coverage throughout the United States and
Canada.
Statement
under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act:
This
press release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act, with respect to the strategy of
TerreStar Corporation, its plans, and the transactions described in this press
release. Such statements generally include words such as could, can, anticipate,
believe, expect, seek, pursue, proposed, potential and similar words and terms
in connection with future results. We assume no obligation to update or
supplement such forward-looking statements.
For more information, please
contact:
Kelly
Adams, Director Marketing and Communications
TerreStar
Networks
Mobile:
+1 703-930-6449
Email:
Kelly.Adams@terrestar.com