S., to provide X-band communications services to embassies and
consulates in Africa and Asia.
Built by Space Systems/Loral (SS/L), XTAR-EUR entered service in April
2005. The satellite carries twelve 72 MHz, high-power X-band transponders that
provide coverage from Eastern Brazil and the Atlantic Ocean, across all of
Europe, Africa and the Middle East to as far east as Singapore. In addition, Loral Space +
Communications Inc. Many of these factors
and conditions are also described in the section of the annual report on Form
10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004 of Loral Space +
Communications Ltd.

, XTAR, LLC today announced that it
has been awarded a contract with the U. Government, an important milestone in validating
Loral's innovative investment in XTAR's commercial X-band service model.S.
Built by Space Systems/Loral (SS/L), XTAR-EUR was launched in February
2005 aboard an Ariane 5 ECA rocket.
XTAR-EUR is designed to work with existing X-band terminals, as well as next
generation X-band terminals that feature antennas smaller than 2.4 meters. For more information, visit Loral's web site at
http://www.

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In accordance with the MSAs,
these companies will market and lease XTAR's X-band capacity to a wide range
of U. or Allied government agencies. Government customers can now use one of these marketing partners of
XTAR for bandwidth only or for customized communications solutions using a
combination of resources . XTAR also provides service to the Spanish
Ministry of Defense and Danish Armed Forces.
XTAR-EUR is designed to work with existing X-band terminals, as well as next
generation X-band terminals that feature antennas smaller than 2., is a new satellite
communications company committed to serving the long-haul communications,
logistics and infrastructure requirements of the U.S.

This document contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of
Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The reader is
specifically referred to these documents. Department of State's Diplomatic
Telecommunications Service Program Office (DTS-PO), Fairfax, Va. "XTAR will allow DTS-PO
to use its currently installed X-band terminals, maintain assured
communication access and increase the system's performance through the
powerful XTAR-EUR satellite.A. HISDESAT's aims are the acquisition, operation and commercialization
of Government-oriented space systems, beginning with satellite communications
in the X- and Ka -band frequencies.com.loral.

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S. and Allied government
entities.4 meters.
HISDESAT Servicios Estrategicos S. is a Spanish company headquartered in
Madrid. HISDESAT is owned jointly by HISPASAT , S.loral. or its representatives have made or may make forward-
looking statements, orally or in writing, which may be included in, but are
not limited to, various filings made from time to time with the Securities and
Exchange Commission, press releases or oral statements made with the approval
of an authorized executive officer of the company. (the predecessor registrant to the company) ( "Ltd."),
entitled "Commitments and Contingencies," and the company's and Ltd. XTAR To Enable State Department DTS-PO Communications
Throughout Africa and Asia

ROCKVILLE, Md., to provide
X-band communications services to embassies and consulates in Africa and Asia. Located at 29 degrees East longitude, the
satellite carries twelve 72 MHz high-power X -band transponders that provide
coverage from Eastern Brazil and the Atlantic Ocean, across all of Europe,
Africa and the Middle East to as far east as Singapore. XTAR-EUR is expected
to provide service for nearly 20 years. For more information,
visit XTAR's web site at http://www.com.

Loral Space + Communications is a satellite communications company.

This document contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of
Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended , and Section 21E of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

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XTAR Signs Master Service Agreements With Key Government Services Organizations

, XTAR, LLC today announced that it
has signed master service agreements (MSA) with two prominent government
communications services companies: General Dynamics Satellite Communications
Services Inc.
The MSAs allow for each provider to complement its current satellite and
terrestrial communications portfolio with high-power commercial X-band
service."
In May 2005, XTAR was awarded a contract with the U. With minor antenna and terminal modifications, XTAR has achieved data
rates in excess of 100 Mbps using both left and right hand polarizations. The company is a joint venture between Loral Space +
Communications, which owns 56 percent, and HISDESAT, which owns 44 percent.com. Through its
Loral Skynet division, it owns and operates a fleet of telecommunications
satellites used to broadcast video entertainment programming , distribute
broadband data, and provide access to Internet services and other value-added
communications services.com.
The DTS Network provides responsive, reliable, secure, and cost-effective
telecommunications services to users at more than 260 sites around the world,
representing nearly 50 U.

XTAR , LLC is a new satellite communications company committed to serving
the long-haul communications , logistics and infrastructure requirements of the
U., and has offices in
Arlington, Va. and Madrid , Spain. HISDESAT will
provide enhanced capabilities, including Ka-band, for Spain's defense
applications . These factors include
those related to the filing, on July 15, 2003 by Loral and certain of its
subsidiaries, of voluntary petitions for reorganization under chapter 11 of
title 11 of the United States Code in the United States District Court for the
Southern District of New York and parallel insolvency proceedings in the
Supreme Court of Bermuda in which certain partners of KPMG were appointed as
joint provisional liquidators.

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and Stratos Mobile Networks Inc.
Using current U.
XTAR, LLC, headquartered in Rockville, Md.
For more information, visit XTAR's web site at http: //www.A. Actual results could differ
materially from those projected or suggested in any forward-looking statements
as a result of a wide variety of factors and conditions.
Through our unique collaboration with HISDESAT, we're proud to be able to
provide the U."
The Diplomatic Telecommunications Service provides communications services
for U.S., Spanish and allied governments. XTAR is headquartered in Rockville, Md.xtarllc. is a Spanish company headquartered in
Madrid. HISDESAT is owned jointly by HISPASAT,
S., the Spanish commercial satellite services company, INSA and the leaders
of Spain 's space industries: EADS-CASA Espacio, INDRA and SENER. or its representatives have made or may make forward-
looking statements, orally or in writing, which may be included in, but are
not limited to, various filings made by the company with the Securities and
Exchange Commission, press releases or oral statements made with the approval
of an authorized executive officer of the company. Additional factors and conditions are also
described in the section of the company's annual report on Form 10 -K for the
fiscal year ended December 31, 2004, entitled "Commitments and Contingencies,"
and the company's other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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MSAs Will Simplify Government Leasing Process By Using Existing Communications
Service Provider Channels

ROCKVILLE, Md. XTAR is a joint venture between Loral
Space + Communications (Nasdaq: LORL ) and HISDESAT. XTAR-EUR is
expected to provide service for nearly 20 years.
The XTAR-EUR satellite features traditional global beams as well as
on-board switching and multiple steerable beams, allowing users access to
X-band capacity as they travel anywhere within the footprint of the satellite.xtarllc . Its
Space Systems/Loral division is a world-class leader in the design and
manufacture of satellites and satellite systems for commercial and government
applications including direct-to-home television , broadband communications,
wireless telephony, weather monitoring and air traffic management. For more information, visit Loral's web site at
http://www.S. Government entities.
The XTAR-EUR satellite features traditional global beams as well as
on-board switching and multiple steerable beams, allowing users access to
X-band capacity as they travel anywhere within the footprint of the satellite.S.loral.
The reader is specifically referred to these documents.

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Department of
State 's Diplomatic Telecommunications Service Program Office (DTS-PO),
Fairfax, Va.S. military legacy equipment , test results from XTAR-EUR
have consistently shown data rates that far eclipse current military X-band
systems., Spanish and allied
governments. HISDESAT's aims are the acquisition, operation and commercialization
of Government-oriented space systems, beginning with satellite communications
in the X- and Ka-band.A.
Loral Space + Communications is a satellite communications company .'s other
filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

XTAR Awarded Multi-Year Contract to Provide Diplomatic Communications Services for the U.S. Department of State

Schwartz, chairman and CEO, Loral Space + Communications,
commented, "XTAR's agreement with the State Department will provide for the
first use of XTAR by the U. Government with this new, previously unavailable commercial
X -band service in such a critical part of the world."
"XTAR is designed to offset a portion of the ever growing shortfalls in
bandwidth for military and government agency communications by providing a
cost-effective commercial augmentation to the government's X-band satellites,"
said Denis Curtin , chief operating officer, XTAR, LLC. Government activities at diplomatic and consular missions worldwide .

HISDESAT Servicios Estrategicos S.A. In addition, Loral Space +
Communications Ltd.

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S .
"Adding these top-tier government marketing channels expands the reach of
XTAR services and is a significant step forward for XTAR," said Denis Curtin,
chief operating officer, XTAR LLC. "We intend to further expand our channel
program pursuing opportunities with additional U. Upon the launch of SPAINSAT
in early 2006, XTAR will lease from HISDESAT eight 72 MHz X-band transponders
on the satellite, to be designated XTAR-LANT, in order to provide greater
flexibility and additional X-band services., the
Spanish commercial satellite services company, INSA and the leaders of Spain's
space industries: EADS-CASA Espacio, INDRA and SENER.S.
The five-year contract has an estimated maximum value of up to $137 million.
XTAR is a joint venture between Loral Space + Communications and HISDESAT .
Bernard L.S. The company is a joint venture between
Loral Space + Communications, which owns 56 percent, and HISDESAT, which owns
44 percent., Palo Alto, Calif. Its
Space Systems/Loral division is a world-class leader in the design and
manufacture of satellites and satellite systems for commercial and government
applications including direct-to-home television, broadband communications,
wireless telephony, weather monitoring and air traffic management. Through its
Loral Skynet division, it owns and operates a fleet of telecommunications
satellites used to broadcast video entertainment programming , distribute
broadband data, and provide access to Internet services and other value-added
communications services. Actual results could differ
materially from those projected or suggested in any forward -looking statements
as a result of a wide variety of factors and conditions.

Contact: John McCarthy
(212) 338-5345
jmccarthy@hq.com