Anyone ever hear of these folks?

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http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-275582A1.pdf

S2633SAT-MOD-20070529-00075 E
Modification
05/29/2007 21:42:57:55300Date Filed:
TerreStar Networks Inc.
Networks Inc. requests changes to the reservation of spectrum for its 2 GHz Mobile-Satellite Service system, which will operate using a
Canadian-licensed geostationary-orbit satellite. TerreStar identifies a number of changes to the 2 GHz operation of the satellite, including: use of
a larger 2 GHz service link antenna; increased EIRP for 2 GHz downlinks; more 2 GHz spot beams; different air interface protocols; and use of 2
GHz frequencies for transmission of calibration signals between the satellite and fixed earth stations in the U.S. and Canada. Terrestar also seeks
a reservation of spectrum for use of 10.7-10.95 GHz, 11.2-11.45 GHz, and 12.75-13.25 GHz for feeder links, telemetry, tracking, and control
transmissions, and pilot and beacon signals between the satellite and gateway earth stations in the U.S. and Canada and for use of13.7505 GHz
and 13.7525 GHz for transfer orbit and emergency telecommand transmissions. TerreStar also proposes a change of orbital location from
107.3°W.L. to 111.1°W.L. with fluctuating orbital inclination and increased satellite mass and electrical power. TerreStar is requesting waivers of
the following Commission rules: (1) footnote NG104 of the Table of Allocations in Section 2.106 of the Commission’s rules (barring GSO-FSS
operation in the 10.7-11.7 GHz and 12.75-13.25 GHz bands except for international systems), (2) footnote 2 of Section 25.202(a)(1) of the rules
(reiterating the restriction in Footnote NG104), (3) Section 25.202(g) (requiring TT&C to be conducted at the edges of the operator’s licensed
frequency bands), and, to the extent necessary, (4) Section 25.140(b)(2) (requiring applicants for FSS operating authority to submit an
interference analysis with respect to adjacent satellites at two degrees of orbital separation), (5) Section 25.210(j) (GSO station-keeping
requirement), (6) Section 25.280(b)(4) (requiring GSO satellites in inclined orbits to maintain the authorized longitudinal position in the
geostationary arc), and (7) completion requirements for Schedule S to FCC Form 312.
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Link : TerreStar Networks

Looks very interesting!

 

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They're one of the many Motient/MSV subsidiaries still trying to make a hybrid cellular phone and satellite network.
Here in Northern VA (where MSV is) all of the mobile satellite companies are trying it figure out how to make money, let alone actually deliver a product that someone can buy...
Motient is one of the very early founders of what eventually became XM Satellite Radio.

 

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They're one of the many Motient/MSV subsidiaries still trying to make a hybrid cellular phone and satellite network.
Here in Northern VA (where MSV is) all of the mobile satellite companies are trying it figure out how to make money, let alone actually deliver a product that someone can buy...
Motient is one of the very early founders of what eventually became XM Satellite Radio.

I remember Motient.....they had one of the first data networks before the cell phone companies did. We were dispatched on the first RIM pagers before they were called Blackberries. Their network coverage was very poor and only included large cities.

At the end, UPS was the only company keeping them alive since they had all of their delivery driver's boards on the Motient network.