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):
June 29, 2004
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LORAL ORION, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-22085 52-2008654
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(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification
incorporation) Number)
500 Hills Drive, Bedminster, New Jersey 07921
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:
(908) 470-2300
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Item 5. Other Events and Required FD Disclosure.
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Following its launch on June 28, 2004, the Telstar 18 communications
satellite separated from the Sea Launch Zenit-3SL rocket's upper stage
prematurely and was placed into a lower than expected transfer orbit. The
registrant believes, based on current available data, that the satellite has
sufficient on-board fuel to bring it to its final orbital position and exceed
its 13-year specified life. Telstar 18 has deployed its solar arrays and all
systems on the spacecraft are operating normally.
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.
Loral Orion, Inc.
By: /s/ Janet Yeung
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Name: Janet Yeung
Title: Vice President and Assistant Secretary
Date: June 30, 2004