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form_type: "8-K"
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cik: "0001533758"
company_name: "Hughes Satellite Systems Corp"
filed_at: "2026-05-22T20:27:32+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-22T20:29:15.532900+00:00"
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# EchoStar completes spectrum transfer to trust for SpaceX; final closing targeted Nov 2027

## Summary
- On May 22, 2026, EchoStar transferred 50 MHz of spectrum (2000-2020, 2180-2200, 1915-1920, 1995-2000 MHz) and up to 15 MHz AWS (1695-1710 MHz) to trust.
- SpaceX reimbursed EchoStar for cash interest payments previously made on Seller Notes under the agreement.
- Final Spectrum Acquisition Closing, where trust transfers spectrum to SpaceX and payment of Total Consideration, targeted for November 30, 2027.
- This step follows the November 5, 2025 Amended and Restated License Purchase Agreement with SpaceX.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001415404-26-000013
- form_type: 8-K
- cik: 0001533758
- company_name: Hughes Satellite Systems Corp
- filed_at: 2026-05-22T20:27:32+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1533758/000141540426000013/0001415404-26-000013-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1415404/000141540426000013/sats-20260522x8k.htm

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