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Israeli EO Bird EROS-B Safely In Orbit
Tel Aviv, Israel (SPX) Apr 27, 2006 ImageSat International announced today the launch of its EROS B commercial satellite, from the Cosmodrome in Svobodni, Siberia by a Start 1 launcher. Command and control communication with the satellite was established as scheduled after the launch. "Based on ImageSat International past experience, we expect to receive first images from the EROS B satellite within few days, and we assume that full services to our customers will commence within few weeks", said Mr. Shimon Eckhaus, CEO of ImageSat International. "ImageSat International is already operating the EROS A High Resolution satellite since it's successful launch in December 2000. EROS B joins the EROS A satellite to provide our customers with very high resolution commercial satellites constellation. We are confident that the combination of EROS A and EROS B, will provide ImageSat's customers with the best service", said Eckhaus. EROS B, the second EROS family satellite, operated by ImageSat International, is a lightweight commercial satellite, which will deliver very high resolution imagery -70cm, for a wide range of applications. Its low weight (290kg) ensures maximum agility and stability for optimum imaging quality. Similar to EROS A, the EROS B satellite is expected to provide services for 8-10 years. ImageSat's exclusive service provides customers unique tasking and reception capabilities with highest level of secrecy and autonomy. With the successful launch of EROS B, ImageSat International will offer to its existing as well as future customers additional service concepts with an improved re-visit time. The launch took place precisely at 16:46 GMT, and the satellite separated from the Start-1 rocket as planned approximately 16 minutes after launch, at an altitude of 508 KM. The satellite deployed its solar panels after 16.30 minutes as scheduled. It will take approximately 10 days to verify that all satellite sub-systems are operating according to specifications. ImageSat International's shareholders include Israel Aircraft Industries and Elbit/ElOp Electro Optics Industries as well as investors from the US and Europe. The satellite was produced by Israel Aircraft Industries/MBT Space Division and includes Elbit / ElOp camera installed on board. ImageSat has recently successfully raised us$30M bonds to finance this EROS B satellite launch and is planning to go public in the near future. Related Links ImageSat International
GeoEye To Keep An Eye On Farming Crop Subsidies For Europe
Dulles VA (SPX) Apr 20, 2006GeoEye, the world's largest satellite remote-sensing imaging company through its partner European Space Imaging (EUSI) has received an additional contract from the European Commission to supply OrbView-3 high-resolution map-accurate imagery. |
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