COMSAT AWARDED $5.5 million Contract BY Matra Marconi SPACE for Satellite Modem Techonology.Business Editors/Hi-Tech Writers BETHESDA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 7, 2000 -- Modem Technology to be Used for On Board Aircraft Communications -- COMSAT Comsat: see Communications Satellite Corporation; communications satellite. (COMSAT General Corporation, Bethesda, MD) Formerly Communications Satellite Corporation, COMSAT was a private company that was created by the U.S. Laboratories today announced the signing of a $5.5 million contract with Matra Marconi Space Matra Marconi Space (MMS) was a Franco-British aerospace company. Marta Marconi Space was established in 1990 as a joint venture between the space and telecommunication divisions of the Lagardère Group (Matra Espace) and the GEC group (Marconi Space Systems). UK Limited in which COMSAT will design and build satellite communications modem platforms. The specialized modem platforms will utilize COMSAT's own Commercial Off-the-Shelf Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) is a term for software or hardware, generally technology or computer products, that are ready-made and available for sale, lease, or license to the general public. (COTS) technology and will be specifically designed for use in on board aircraft to send and receive voice and data speeds up to 2 Mbps. Matra Marconi Space UK Limited and COMSAT will jointly develop hardware, software and firmware for customized aircraft applications. &uot;Matra Marconi Space chose COMSAT Laboratories for its vast expertise in satellite communications, an expertise that is an essential requirement for this specialized project,&uot; said Chris Anstey Chris Anstey basketball career began at a young age with the Melbourne Tigers and after seeing limited game time Melbourne realised Anstey and he signed a contract with the South East Melbourne Magic to form a dominating young team along with Sam Mackinnon and Jason Smith. , Programmes Manager of Matra Marconi Space. &uot;With the Matra Marconi contract, COMSAT Laboratories has the opportunity to access a large potential market for its satellite consulting and products expertise,&uot; said Ben Pontano, president of COMSAT Laboratories. &uot;We look forward to working with Matra Marconi on this project as well as building a strong relationship for the future.&uot; COMSAT plans to start shipping the modem platforms in late May 2000 and complete the contract by the end of 2001. Matra Marconi Space, the 50:50 joint venture between Aerospatiale Matra and BAe SYSTEMS BAE Systems British manufacturer of aircraft, missiles, avionics, naval vessels, and other aerospace and defense products. BAE Systems was formed (1999) from the merger of British Aerospace (BAe) with Marconi Electronic Systems. , covers all space applications and activities from science and Earth observation, telecommunications and ground systems to military programmes, launchers and orbital infrastructure. In the next few months, Matra Marconi Space should be joining with the space activities of DaimlerChrysler Aerospace DaimlerChrysler Aerospace AG, or DASA, was the former aerospace subsidiary of Daimler-Benz AG (later DaimlerChrysler) from 1989. In July 2000 DaimlerChrysler Aerospace merged with Aerospatiale-Matra and CASA to form EADS. to form a new company Astrium. COMSAT Laboratories, a business unit of COMSAT Corporation, provides technical consulting and advanced communications products to customers worldwide. COMSAT Corporation (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :CQ) is a leading provider of global satellite services and digital networking services and technology. |
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