UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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): | May 25, 2007 |
MOTIENT CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
| Delaware | 0-23044 | 93-0976127 |
| (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
12010 Sunset Hills Road, Suite 600 |
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(Address of Principal | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 703-483-7800
N/A
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure
On May 25, 2007, TerreStar Networks Inc. (“TerreStar”), a majority-owned subsidiary of Motient Corporation (“Motient”), issued a press release, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. This item is furnished, not filed, pursuant to Regulation FD.
Item 8.01. Other Events
On May 25, 2007, TerreStar received a letter from Space Systems/Loral (“Loral”) relating to the contract between TerreStar and Loral for the construction and delivery of the TerreStar-1 satellite. A copy of this letter is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2.
Item 9.01 – Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) | Exhibits |
99.1 | Press Release of TerreStar Networks Inc. dated May 25, 2007. |
99.2 | Letter dated May 25, 2007 from Space Systems/Loral to TerreStar Networks Inc. |
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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.
MOTIENT CORPORATION | ||
| By: | /s/ Jeffrey Epstein | |
| Jeffrey Epstein | ||
| General Counsel and Secretary | ||
Date: May 25, 2007