UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 15, 2007

MOTIENT CORPORATION

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Delaware 0-23044 93-0976127

(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer

of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)

12010 Sunset Hills Road, Suite 600

Reston, VA 20190

(Address of Principal (Zip Code)

Executive Offices)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 703-483-7800

N/A
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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(17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

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(17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Item 7.01 – Regulation FD Disclosure.

On May 15, 2007 Motient issued a press release, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. This item is furnished, not filed, pursuant to Regulation FD.

Item 9.01 –  Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)                 Exhibits

99.1               Press Release of Motient Corporation dated May 15, 2007.
 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	MOTIENT CORPORATION
	By:	/s/  Jeffrey Epstein
		Jeffrey Epstein
		General Counsel and Secretary
Date:  May 15, 2007