With Sea Launch, the two companies are looking for a cheaper way to get their satellites into orbit.
International participation includes Sea Launch and the Galileo positioning system.
Sea Launch maintains docking facilities on the mole that was part of the naval station.
Telstar 18 was launched in June 2004 by Sea Launch.
Sea Launch emerged from bankruptcy effective October 27, 2010.
Sea Launch asserts it will "continue to maintain all normal business operations after the filing for reorganization."
Sea Launch has launched 29 rockets with 26 successes and 1 partial success as of September 2008.
On February 1, 2007 Sea Launch released a statement detailing its status.
Sea Launch already has 18 launchings planned over the next five years.
Sea Launch has worked five years on its project and has invested more than $500 million.