Loral

Loral is a proper noun used primarily as a surname and as the brand name for several organizations. It does not denote a single concept or object, but rather appears in multiple, largely unrelated contexts, especially in the aerospace and satellite industries in the United States.

Notable uses include Loral Corporation, described as a former American aerospace and defense contractor, and Loral Space & Communications, a corporate entity associated with satellite technology. The Loral name has also appeared in other corporate brands through mergers, restructurings, and spin-offs, reflecting branding history rather than a single, continuous corporate lineage. In addition to corporate uses, Loral can be found as a surname, and occasionally as a given name in personal or fictional contexts.

Origin and usage of the term remain unclear. The etymology of Loral is not well established; it may derive from a family name or have been created as a brand name. As a surname, it is used by individuals; as a brand or corporate name, it has appeared in multiple, distinct entities over time. The term does not correspond to a widely known concept, place, or product outside these naming contexts.