EX-24 5 0005.txt POWERS OF ATTORNEY EXHIBIT 24 POWER OF ATTORNEY LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION The undersigned hereby constitutes Marian S. Block and Renata Baker, and each of them, jointly and severally, his or her lawful attorney-in-fact and agent, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, including, but not limited to, that listed below, to execute and file, or cause to be filed, with exhibits thereto and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission (hereinafter referred to as the "Commission") one or more registration statements on Form S-8 for the purpose of registering under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, (the "Securities Act") securities to be issued under the COMSAT Corporation Savings and Profit-Sharing Plan and amendments thereto (including post-effective amendments), and all matters required by the Commission in connection with such registration statements under the Securities Act, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and agents, and each of them, full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite or necessary to be done as fully to all intents and purposes as he or she might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents, and each of them, or his substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. /s/ Norman R. Augustine July 20, 2000 ------------------------- Norman R. Augustine Director POWER OF ATTORNEY LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION The undersigned hereby constitutes Marian S. Block and Renata Baker, and each of them, jointly and severally, his or her lawful attorney-in-fact and agent, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, including, but not limited to, that listed below, to execute and file, or cause to be filed, with exhibits thereto and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission (hereinafter referred to as the "Commission") one or more registration statements on Form S-8 for the purpose of registering under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, (the "Securities Act") securities to be issued under the COMSAT Corporation Savings and Profit-Sharing Plan and amendments thereto (including post-effective amendments), and all matters required by the Commission in connection with such registration statements under the Securities Act, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and agents, and each of them, full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite or necessary to be done as fully to all intents and purposes as he or she might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents, and each of them, or his substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. /s/ Marcus C. Bennett July 20, 2000 ----------------------------- Marcus C. Bennett Director POWER OF ATTORNEY LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION The undersigned hereby constitutes Marian S. Block and Renata Baker, and each of them, jointly and severally, his or her lawful attorney-in-fact and agent, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, including, but not limited to, that listed below, to execute and file, or cause to be filed, with exhibits thereto and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission (hereinafter referred to as the "Commission") one or more registration statements on Form S-8 for the purpose of registering under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, (the "Securities Act") securities to be issued under the COMSAT Corporation Savings and Profit-Sharing Plan and amendments thereto (including post-effective amendments), and all matters required by the Commission in connection with such registration statements under the Securities Act, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and agents, and each of them, full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite or necessary to be done as fully to all intents and purposes as he or she might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents, and each of them, or his substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. /s/ Vance D. Coffman July 20, 2000 ----------------------------- Vance D. Coffman Chairman and Chief Executive Officer POWER OF ATTORNEY LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION The undersigned hereby constitutes Marian S. Block and Renata Baker, and each of them, jointly and severally, his or her lawful attorney-in-fact and agent, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, including, but not limited to, that listed below, to execute and file, or cause to be filed, with exhibits thereto and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission (hereinafter referred to as the "Commission") one or more registration statements on Form S-8 for the purpose of registering under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, (the "Securities Act") securities to be issued under the COMSAT Corporation Savings and Profit-Sharing Plan and amendments thereto (including post-effective amendments), and all matters required by the Commission in connection with such registration statements under the Securities Act, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and agents, and each of them, full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite or necessary to be done as fully to all intents and purposes as he or she might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents, and each of them, or his substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. /s/ Lynne V. Cheney July 20, 2000 ------------------------- Lynne V. Cheney Director POWER OF ATTORNEY LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION The undersigned hereby constitutes Marian S. Block and Renata Baker, and each of them, jointly and severally, his or her lawful attorney-in-fact and agent, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, including, but not limited to, that listed below, to execute and file, or cause to be filed, with exhibits thereto and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission (hereinafter referred to as the "Commission") one or more registration statements on Form S-8 for the purpose of registering under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, (the "Securities Act") securities to be issued under the COMSAT Corporation Savings and Profit-Sharing Plan and amendments thereto (including post-effective amendments), and all matters required by the Commission in connection with such registration statements under the Securities Act, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and agents, and each of them, full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite or necessary to be done as fully to all intents and purposes as he or she might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents, and each of them, or his substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. /s/ James F. Gibbons July 20, 2000 ------------------------------ James F. Gibbons Director POWER OF ATTORNEY LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION The undersigned hereby constitutes Marian S. Block and Renata Baker, and each of them, jointly and severally, his or her lawful attorney-in-fact and agent, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, including, but not limited to, that listed below, to execute and file, or cause to be filed, with exhibits thereto and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission (hereinafter referred to as the "Commission") one or more registration statements on Form S-8 for the purpose of registering under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, (the "Securities Act") securities to be issued under the COMSAT Corporation Savings and Profit-Sharing Plan and amendments thereto (including post-effective amendments), and all matters required by the Commission in connection with such registration statements under the Securities Act, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and agents, and each of them, full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite or necessary to be done as fully to all intents and purposes as he or she might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents, and each of them, or his substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. /s/ Edward E. Hood, Jr. July 20, 2000 ----------------------------- Edward E. Hood, Jr. Director POWER OF ATTORNEY LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION The undersigned hereby constitutes Marian S. Block and Renata Baker, and each of them, jointly and severally, his or her lawful attorney-in-fact and agent, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, including, but not limited to, that listed below, to execute and file, or cause to be filed, with exhibits thereto and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission (hereinafter referred to as the "Commission") one or more registration statements on Form S-8 for the purpose of registering under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, (the "Securities Act") securities to be issued under the COMSAT Corporation Savings and Profit-Sharing Plan and amendments thereto (including post-effective amendments), and all matters required by the Commission in connection with such registration statements under the Securities Act, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and agents, and each of them, full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite or necessary to be done as fully to all intents and purposes as he or she might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents, and each of them, or his substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. /s/ Caleb B. Hurtt July 20, 2000 -------------------------- Caleb B. Hurtt Director POWER OF ATTORNEY LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION The undersigned hereby constitutes Marian S. Block and Renata Baker, and each of them, jointly and severally, his or her lawful attorney-in-fact and agent, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, including, but not limited to, that listed below, to execute and file, or cause to be filed, with exhibits thereto and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission (hereinafter referred to as the "Commission") one or more registration statements on Form S-8 for the purpose of registering under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, (the "Securities Act") securities to be issued under the COMSAT Corporation Savings and Profit-Sharing Plan and amendments thereto (including post-effective amendments), and all matters required by the Commission in connection with such registration statements under the Securities Act, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and agents, and each of them, full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite or necessary to be done as fully to all intents and purposes as he or she might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents, and each of them, or his substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. /s/ Gwendolyn S. King July 20, 2000 -------------------------------- Gwendolyn S. King Director POWER OF ATTORNEY LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION The undersigned hereby constitutes Marian S. Block and Renata Baker, and each of them, jointly and severally, his or her lawful attorney-in-fact and agent, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, including, but not limited to, that listed below, to execute and file, or cause to be filed, with exhibits thereto and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission (hereinafter referred to as the "Commission") one or more registration statements on Form S-8 for the purpose of registering under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, (the "Securities Act") securities to be issued under the COMSAT Corporation Savings and Profit-Sharing Plan and amendments thereto (including post-effective amendments), and all matters required by the Commission in connection with such registration statements under the Securities Act, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and agents, and each of them, full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite or necessary to be done as fully to all intents and purposes as he or she might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents, and each of them, or his substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. /s/ Eugene F. Murphy July 20, 2000 --------------------------- Eugene F. Murphy Director POWER OF ATTORNEY LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION The undersigned hereby constitutes Marian S. Block and Renata Baker, and each of them, jointly and severally, his or her lawful attorney-in-fact and agent, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, including, but not limited to, that listed below, to execute and file, or cause to be filed, with exhibits thereto and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission (hereinafter referred to as the "Commission") one or more registration statements on Form S-8 for the purpose of registering under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, (the "Securities Act") securities to be issued under the COMSAT Corporation Savings and Profit-Sharing Plan and amendments thereto (including post-effective amendments), and all matters required by the Commission in connection with such registration statements under the Securities Act, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and agents, and each of them, full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite or necessary to be done as fully to all intents and purposes as he or she might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents, and each of them, or his substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. /s/ James R. Ukropina July 20, 2000 ----------------------------- James R. Ukropina Director POWER OF ATTORNEY LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION The undersigned hereby constitutes Marian S. Block and Renata Baker, and each of them, jointly and severally, his or her lawful attorney-in-fact and agent, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, including, but not limited to, that listed below, to execute and file, or cause to be filed, with exhibits thereto and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission (hereinafter referred to as the "Commission") one or more registration statements on Form S-8 for the purpose of registering under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, (the "Securities Act") securities to be issued under the COMSAT Corporation Savings and Profit-Sharing Plan and amendments thereto (including post-effective amendments), and all matters required by the Commission in connection with such registration statements under the Securities Act, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and agents, and each of them, full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite or necessary to be done as fully to all intents and purposes as he or she might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents, and each of them, or his substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. /s/ Douglas C. Yearley July 20, 2000 ------------------------------ Douglas C. Yearley Director POWER OF ATTORNEY LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION The undersigned hereby constitutes Marian S. Block and Renata Baker, and each of them, jointly and severally, his or her lawful attorney-in-fact and agent, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, including, but not limited to, that listed below, to execute and file, or cause to be filed, with exhibits thereto and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission (hereinafter referred to as the "Commission") one or more registration statements on Form S-8 for the purpose of registering under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, (the "Securities Act") securities to be issued under the COMSAT Corporation Savings and Profit-Sharing Plan and amendments thereto (including post-effective amendments), and all matters required by the Commission in connection with such registration statements under the Securities Act, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and agents, and each of them, full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite or necessary to be done as fully to all intents and purposes as he or she might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents, and each of them, or his substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. /s/ Robert J. Stevens July 20, 2000 ------------------------- Robert J. Stevens Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer POWER OF ATTORNEY LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION The undersigned hereby constitutes Marian S. Block and Renata Baker, and each of them, jointly and severally, his or her lawful attorney-in-fact and agent, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, including, but not limited to, that listed below, to execute and file, or cause to be filed, with exhibits thereto and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission (hereinafter referred to as the "Commission") one or more registration statements on Form S-8 for the purpose of registering under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, (the "Securities Act") securities to be issued under the COMSAT Corporation Savings and Profit-Sharing Plan and amendments thereto (including post-effective amendments), and all matters required by the Commission in connection with such registration statements under the Securities Act, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and agents, and each of them, full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite or necessary to be done as fully to all intents and purposes as he or she might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents, and each of them, or his substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. /s/ Christopher E. Kubasik July 20, 2000 ------------------------------- Christopher E. Kubasik Vice President and Controller POWER OF ATTORNEY LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION The undersigned hereby constitutes Marian S. Block and Renata Baker, and each of them, jointly and severally, his or her lawful attorney-in-fact and agent, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, including, but not limited to, that listed below, to execute and file, or cause to be filed, with exhibits thereto and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission (hereinafter referred to as the "Commission") one or more registration statements on Form S-8 for the purpose of registering under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, (the "Securities Act") securities to be issued under the COMSAT Corporation Savings and Profit-Sharing Plan and amendments thereto (including post-effective amendments), and all matters required by the Commission in connection with such registration statements under the Securities Act, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and agents, and each of them, full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite or necessary to be done as fully to all intents and purposes as he or she might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents, and each of them, or his substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. /s/ Louis R. Hughes July 20, 2000 -------------------------- Louis R. Hughes President and Chief Operating Officer