The Lockheed Martin press release is reproduced below:

LOCKHEED MARTIN SET FOR LAUNCH OF ICO G1 SPACECRAFT

CAPE CANAVERAL AIR FORCE STATION, FL, April 10th, 2008 -- Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) is completing final preparations for Monday’s launch of a commercial telecommunications satellite aboard an Atlas V booster provided by United Launch Alliance. The launch window opens at 4:12 p.m. EDT Monday and extends until 5:12 p.m. The launch can be viewed live at _www.ulalaunch.com beginning at 3:51 p.m. EDT.

Lockheed Martin Commercial Launch Services is under contract to ICO Global Communications (Holdings) Limited (NASDAQ: ICOG) to place the ICO G1 spacecraft into orbit. The spacecraft was built by Space Systems/Loral. The spacecraft will deliver advanced nationwide mobile interactive media services to portable and handheld devices.

“This is a vitally important launch to ICO and we’re proud to have been selected as the launch services partner,” said David Markham, president of Lockheed Martin Commercial Launch Services. “This launch also will demonstrate the flexibility of the Atlas program that can be applied to the commercial market as we continue to seek one to two commercial customers per year.”

The ICO G1 satellite is over 27 feet tall, features a 12-meter unfurlable mesh S-band reflector, provides 16 kilowatts of power with solar arrays that span over 100 feet when deployed, and weighs in at approximately 6,634 kg fueled, making it the heaviest satellite ever launched aboard an Atlas V booster. The spacecraft will be located at 92.85 degrees west, providing ubiquitous coverage over the United States.

ICO Global Communications (Holdings) Limited is a satellite communications company developing an advanced next-generation hybrid media system, combining both satellite and terrestrial communications capabilities. ICO is deploying a mobile interactive media service known as ICO mim™. ICO mim™ will combine ICO’s unique interactive satellite capability with nationwide coverage to deliver a new level of navigation, enhanced roadside assistance and the ultimate mobile video experience, including 10-15 live channels of premium television content. ICO is based in Reston, Virginia. For more information, visit _www.ico.com.

Lockheed Martin Commercial Launch Services, which markets the Atlas V to commercial customers worldwide, is a unit of Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company. Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company, a major operating unit of Lockheed Martin Corporation, designs, develops, tests, manufactures and operates a full spectrum of advanced-technology systems for national security, civil and commercial customers. Chief products include human space flight systems; a full range of remote sensing, navigation, meteorological and communications satellites and instruments; space observatories and interplanetary spacecraft; laser radar; fleet ballistic missiles; and missile defense systems.

Headquartered in Bethesda, Md., Lockheed Martin employs about 140,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. The Corporation reported 2007 sales of $41.9 billion.


Media Contact: Charles Manor, 408-242-4046; e-mail, charles.manor@lmco.com



Source: Lockheed Martin Press Release

Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., (April 14, 2008) – A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket successfully launched the ICO-G1 satellite at 4:12 p.m. EDT, today. Blasting off from Space Launch Complex 41 here, it marked the first ULA commercial launch of an Atlas V vehicle procured by Lockheed Martin Commercial Launch Services. The ICO-G1 satellite is also the heaviest satellite launched to date by an Atlas V, weighing 6,634 kg or 14,625 lbm when fueled.

ICO Global Communications (Holdings) Limited, a next-generation satellite communications company based in Reston, Va., is deploying G1 as part of its mobile interactive media service, to be known as ICO mim™. ICO mim will combine ICO's unique interactive satellite capability with nationwide coverage to deliver a new level of interactive navigation, enhanced roadside assistance and the ultimate mobile video experience, including 10-15 channels of premium television content.



"ULA congratulates our commercial space partners ICO, Lockheed Martin Commercial Launch Services and Space Systems/Loral, the spacecraft manufacturer, on their tremendous mission success,” said Jim Sponnick, ULA vice president of Atlas Programs. “At the same time, we all appreciate the dedicated and professional support from our Air Force customers, the Space and Missile Systems Center, and the 45th Space Wing in the success of today’s launch. ULA and its employees are proud to have successfully launched this very large and capable satellite for ICO, to enable their enhanced mobile capabilities for consumers worldwide."

This mission, designated AV-014, was launched aboard an Atlas V 421 configuration using the Common Core Booster powered by the RD-180 engine, two Aerojet strap-on solid rocket motors, a Centaur stage powered by one Pratt & Whitney-manufactured RL10 engine, and a 4-meter diameter fairing. This Atlas V flight marked the 210th RD-180 firing. The 13 previous Atlas V launches, 12 from Florida and one from California, included two missions for NASA, three for the NRO, two for the Air Force, and six for commercial customers.

ULA manufactures the Atlas V booster in Denver, Colo., and the Centaur stage in San Diego, Calif. In November 2007, the booster arrived at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station on an Antonov aircraft from Denver, followed by the Centaur stage. The booster was placed on stand at the Vertical Integration Facility for processing Jan. 18, with the integrated spacecraft mate occurring April 2.

ULA's next launch, currently scheduled for May 16 with a launch window of 11:45 a.m – 1:40 p.m. EDT, is the GLAST satellite for NASA aboard a Delta II Heavy rocket from SLC-17B at CCAFS, Fla.

ULA program management, engineering, test and mission support functions are headquartered in Denver, Colo., supported by transition employees in Huntington Beach, Calif. Manufacturing, assembly, and integration operations are located at Decatur, Ala., Harlingen, Texas, San Diego, Calif., and Denver, Colo. Launch operations are located at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., and Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif.

For more information on the ULA joint venture call the ULA Launch Hotline at 1-877-ULA-4321 (852-4321).

Source: United Launch Alliance

The Lockheed Martin press release is reproduced below:

Lockheed Martin Successfully Launches ICO G1 Mobile Interactive Media Spacecraft

CAPE CANAVERAL AIR FORCE STATION, FL, April 14th, 2008 -- Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) successfully delivered a telecommunications satellite into orbit this afternoon aboard an Atlas V rocket manufactured by United Launch Alliance. Liftoff on the Atlas V 421 configuration occurred at 4:12 p.m. followed by spacecraft separation some 30 minutes later and signal acquisition at 45 minutes post launch.

The ICO Global Communications (Holdings) Limited (NASDAQ: ICOG) G1 spacecraft, built by Space Systems/Loral, will deliver advanced nationwide mobile interactive media services to portable and handheld devices.

“ICO chose Atlas V for its reliability and its credibility in the marketplace,” said David Markham, president of Lockheed Martin Commercial Launch Services. “This launch also demonstrated the large payload capability and flexibility of the Atlas program that can be applied to the commercial and government markets.”

Over 27 feet tall, ICO G1 features a 12-meter unfurlable mesh S-band reflector, provides 16 kilowatts of power with solar arrays that span over 100 feet when deployed, and weighs in at approximately 6,634 kg fueled, making it the heaviest satellite ever launched aboard an Atlas V booster. The spacecraft will be located at 92.85 degrees west, providing ubiquitous coverage over the United States.

ICO Global Communications (Holdings) Limited is a satellite communications company developing an advanced next-generation hybrid media system, combining both satellite and terrestrial communications capabilities. ICO is deploying a mobile interactive media service known as ICO mim™. ICO mim™ will combine ICO’s unique interactive satellite capability with nationwide coverage to deliver a new level of navigation, enhanced roadside assistance and the ultimate mobile video experience, including 10-15 live channels of premium television content. ICO is based in Reston, Virginia. For more information, visit _http://www.ico.com/.

Lockheed Martin Commercial Launch Services, which markets and launches the Atlas V to commercial customers worldwide, is a unit of Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company. Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company, a major operating unit of Lockheed Martin Corporation, designs, develops, tests, manufactures and operates a full spectrum of advanced-technology systems for national security, civil and commercial customers. Chief products include human space flight systems; a full range of remote sensing, navigation, meteorological and communications satellites and instruments; space observatories and interplanetary spacecraft; laser radar; fleet ballistic missiles; and missile defense systems.

Headquartered in Bethesda, Md., Lockheed Martin employs about 140,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. The Corporation reported 2007 sales of $41.9 billion.


Charles Manor, 408-242-4046; e-mail, charles.manor@lmco.com

Source: Lockheed Martin Press Release