3. COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA
HOUSE OF DELEGATES
RICHMOND
DISTRICT: (703) 758-9733 • RICHMOND: (804) 698-1036 • EMAIL: delKPlum@house.state.va.us
TIM HUGO
KENNETH R. PLUM
2073 COBBLESTONE LANE
RESTON, VIRGINIA 20191
THIRTY-SIXTH DISTRICT
COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS:
COMMERCE AND LABOR
AGRICULTURE, CHESAPEAKE AND
NATURAL RESOURCES
June 11, 2013
Mr. Phil Slack
President
International Launch Services
1875 Explorer Street
Suite 700
Reston, VA 20190
Dear Mr. Slack and Mr. Seliverstov,
We would like to congratulate International Launch Services (ILS) of Reston, Virginia, and Khrunichev
State Research and Space Production Center (Khrunichev) of Moscow, on the 20th
Anniversary of the Proton
vehicle’s commercial introduction to the market and comprehensive launch services offered in this successful
U.S.-Russia venture. This anniversary marks a great milestone in the continued partnership between the
United States and Russia in offering launch services to the commercial satellite and telecommunications
industry, as well as the continued growth of the commercial space market in Virginia.
The development of the commercial Proton launch vehicle was a historic step in the economic
relationship between the United States and Russia, and it has continually set the standard for Russian-
American space cooperation. ILS offers a premier commercial launch vehicle using the Proton launcher, and
provides critical mission management and launch services important to the strategic security interest of both
countries.
ILS and Khrunichev have made significant contributions to the global economy and space industry by
providing timely and reliable access to space. The ILS-Khrunichev partnership has enabled companies around the
world to deploy new and innovative technologies in telecommunications. Today the ILS-Khrunichev partnership
has yielded contracts for nearly 100 successful commercial Proton launches worth over $7.5 billion dollars.
ILS is to be commended on its continued and critical working relationships with the Department of
State allowing for secure export of commercial satellites and technology to the Russian launch base. ILS’
mission management has led to the launch of nearly 60 U.S.-manufactured satellites over the last 20 years. This
service has been instrumental in growing strong businesses both in Russia and throughout the U.S.
Again, we congratulate ILS and Khrunichev on this milestone in commercial space launches and
pioneering a market through this unique venture. The ILS-Khrunichev partnership remains one of the most
successful ventures between Russian and American companies of its kind. We hope to see this business
continue to grow and further benefit the commercial space market in Virginia and worldwide.
Sincerely,
Mr. Alexander Seliverstov
Chairman of the ILS Board of Directors
Khrunichev State Research and Space
Production Center
Novozavodskaja St. 18
Moscow, Russia 121087

6. COMMONWEALTH of VII GINIA
Robert F. McDonnell
Office of the Governor
Governor
June 17, 2013
Mr. Phil Slack
President
International Launch Services
1875 Explorer Street
Suite 700
Reston, VA 20190
Dear Mr. Slack and Mr. Seliverstov,
Mr. Alexander Seliverstov
Chairman of the ILS Board of
Directors
Khrunichev State Research and Space
Production Center
Novozavodskaja St. 18
Moscow, Russia 121087
I extend my sincere congratulations to International Launch Services (ILS) of Reston, Virginia,
and Khrunichev State Research and Space Production Center (Khrunichev) of Moscow, on the 20 th
Anniversary of the Proton vehicle's commercial introduction to the market and comprehensive launch
services offered in this successful U.S.-Russia venture. This anniversary marks a great milestone in the
continued partnership between the United States and Russia in offering launch services to the commercial
satellite and telecommunications industry.
ILS and Khrunichev have made significant contributions to the global economy and space
industry by providing timely and reliable access to space. The ILS-Khrunichev partnership has enabled
companies around the world to deploy new and innovative technologies in telecommunications.
ILS is to be commended on its continued and significant working relationships with the
Department of State allowing for secure export of commercial satellites and technology to the Russian
launch base. ILS' mission management has led to the launch of nearly 60 U.S.-manufactured satellites
over the last 20 years. This service has been instrumental in growing strong businesses both in Russia and
throughout the U.S.
Again, we congratulate ILS and Khrunichev on this milestone in commercial space launches and
pioneering a market through this unique venture. We hope to see this business continue to grow and
further benefit the commercial space market in Virginia and worldwide.
Sincerely,
Robert F. McDonnell
Patrick Henry Building • 1111 East Broad Street • Richmond, Virginia 23219
(804) 786-2211 • TTY (800) 828- 1120
www.governor.virginia.goy

8. MEMBER OF CONGRESS
1 ITH DISTRICT, VIRGINIA
GERALD E. CONNOLLY
June 19,2013
Mr. Phil Slack
President
International Launch Services
1875 Explorer Street
Suite 700
Reston, VA 20190
Dear Mr. Slack and Mr. Seliverstov,
Mr. Alexander Seliverstov
Chairman of the ILS Board of
Directors
Khrunichev State Research and Space
Production Center
Novozavodskaja St. 18
Moscow, Russia 121087
On behalf of the llth Congressional District of Virginia, I congratulate International Launch Services,
based in Reston, Virginia, an area which I represent in the United States House of Representatives, and
Khrunichev State Research and Space Production Center of Moscow on the 20th Anniversary of the
Proton vehicle's commercial introduction to the market. I appreciate the significant contributions ILS and
Khrunichev have made significant to the local economy, the global economy and the space industry by
providing timely and reliable access to space.
The development of the commercial Proton launch vehicle was a historic step in the economic
relationship between the United States and Russia, and it has continually set the standard for Russian-
American space cooperation. ILS offers a premier commercial launch vehicle using the Proton launcher,
and provides critical mission management and launch services important to the strategic security interest
of both countries. The ILS-Khrunichev partnership has enabled companies around the world to deploy
new and innovative technologies in telecommunications.Today the ILS-Khrunichev partnership has
yielded contracts for nearly 100 successful commercial Proton launches worth over $7.5 billion dollars.
I also commend ILS for its involvement in our community and I thank ILS for its support of the Susan G.
Komen Foundation, the National Air & Space Museum in DC, Reston Interfaith, the Washington Space
Business Roundtable and Space Generation Advisoiy Council, Kids R First, American Cancer Society,
United Way, Red Cross, and the Children's National Medical Center.
Again, I congratulate ILS and Khrunichev on this milestone in commercial space launches and pioneering
a market through this unique venture. The ILS-Khrunichev partnership remains one of the most
successful ventures between Russian and American companies of its kind. Please accept my best wishes
for your continued success.
With Warmest Regards,
Gerald E. Connolly
Member of Congress
11th District of Virginia
Not Printed or Mailed at Government Expense.

10. June 18, 2013
Mr. Phil Slack
President
International Launch Services
1875 Explorer Street
Suite 700
Reston, VA 20190
Mr. Alexander Seliverstov
Chairman
ILS Board of Directors
Khrunichev State Research and Space Production Center
Novozavokskaja St. 18
Moscow, Russia 121087
Dear Mr. Slack and Mr. Seliverstov:
Congratulations to International Launch Services and the Khrunichev State Research and Space Production Center
on the 20th Anniversary of your joint venture in launch services, and the 20th anniversary of the Proton vehicle’s
commercial introduction to the market. Your effort is the standard for U.S.-Russian economic cooperation and is a
tremendous example for the growing commercial space market and other industries.
The ILS- Khrunichev partnership also is an excellent example of globalization. In conducting almost 100 Proton
launches for companies and agencies around the world, ILS and Khrunichev have facilitated economic growth and a
higher standard of living for billions of people.
I am particularly proud of the role that Fairfax County has played in the success of the joint venture. ILS is based in
Fairfax County and has been able to tap the well-educated and technically skilled workforce that makes this one of
the world’s best business locations. I was delighted to see that ILS was selected by Intelsat, the international satellite
services firm that will relocate its U.S. headquarters to Fairfax County in 2014, for two future satellite launches.
I am also proud that ILS is part of a growing cluster of aerospace-related assets in Fairfax County and the
Commonwealth of Virginia. This cluster includes U.S. and international companies that produce rockets and their
components, develop commercial and government payloads, conduct and service the launches, and conduct
aerospace research and development. The cluster also includes government agencies that fund and conduct
aerospace research, and launch facilities. According to the Virginia Department of Aviation, these employers directly
and indirectly accounted for almost 29,000 jobs in Virginia in 2009 – and these are high-skill, high-paying
technology jobs coveted by all states and locality.
In 1958, Wernher von Braun said, "Don't tell me that man doesn't belong out there [in space]. Man belongs wherever
he wants to go – and he'll do plenty well when he gets there." Your joint venture is an example of how well
humankind can do when given the freedom to innovate and develop solutions. Congratulations again on the 20th
anniversary of the partnership.
Sincerely,
Gerald L. Gordon, Ph.D.
President and CEO