Harris Corporation Selected for $37 Million Spaceborne Antenna Program for Mobile User Objective System Satellites
January 24 2005 - 8:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
Harris Corporation Selected for $37 Million Spaceborne Antenna
Program for Mobile User Objective System Satellites MELBOURNE,
Fla., Jan. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Harris Corporation
(NYSE:HRS), the world leader in spaceborne unfurlable mesh
reflectors, today announced that it has been selected by Lockheed
Martin Space and Strategic Missiles, Sunnyvale, California, for a
potential three-year, $37 million risk reduction design development
(RRDD) program to provide unfurlable mesh reflectors for Department
of Defense (DoD) Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) satellites.
MUOS is a next-generation, mobile communications system that will
provide narrowband, tactical satellite communications to deployed
warfighters. Including production options, the potential value of
the contract for Harris could reach $90 million by 2013 if the DoD
opts to produce all five satellites. Under terms of the contract,
Harris is providing Lockheed Martin with spaceborne unfurlable mesh
reflector technology for the MUOS program. The reflectors, two per
satellite, will be manufactured at Harris facilities in Palm Bay,
Florida, as part of the MUOS geo-synchronous satellite's ultra
high- frequency (UHF)-band antenna system. The 5- and 12-meter
reflectors, attached to the satellite bus by booms, include gold
mesh reflective surfaces and are stowed for launch much like an
umbrella. Once the MUOS satellite achieves operational orbit 22,000
miles above earth, ground controllers will send a command signal to
the satellite to unfurl the reflectors. "The selection of Harris
unfurlable mesh reflectors for the MUOS satellite further
demonstrates our worldwide leadership in the provision of these
unique antenna systems, which are used on defense and intelligence
satellites in a wide variety of missions," said Russ Haney,
president of the National Programs business unit of Harris
Corporation's Government Communications Systems Division (GCSD).
"We are pleased that Lockheed Martin has selected Harris as its
teammate to provide the best-in-class approach for MUOS in
addressing the mobility requirements of tomorrow's warfighter."
MUOS will enhance the U.S. Navy's existing satellite tactical
communications system, UHF Follow-On (UFO), by providing defense
forces with critical tactical communications in remote, rugged
locations that challenge conventional technologies. Initial
operation of MUOS is expected by 2010. Harris GCSD, one of four
divisions within Harris Corporation, conducts advanced research
studies, develops prototypes, and produces and supports
state-of-the-art, assured communications(TM) solutions and
information systems that solve the mission-critical challenges of
its military and government customers, while serving as the
technology base for the company's diverse commercial businesses.
Harris Corporation, which also provides tactical radio, microwave,
and broadcast products and systems, serves customers in more than
150 countries. For more information, visit http://www.harris.com/.
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http://www.careers.harris.com/ Forward-Looking Statement This press
release contains forward-looking statements that reflect
management's current expectations, assumptions and estimates of
future performance and economic conditions. Such statements are
made in reliance upon the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of
the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934. The company cautions investors that any
forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties
that may cause actual results and future trends to differ
materially from those matters expressed in or implied by such
forward-looking statements. Statements about the expected value of
the program to Harris are forward-looking and involve risks and
uncertainties. Other factors that may impact the company's results
and forward-looking statement may be disclosed in the company's
filings with the SEC. Harris disclaims any intention or obligation
to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a
result of new information, future events, or otherwise. DATASOURCE:
Harris Corporation CONTACT: Sleighton Meyer, Government
Communications Systems Division, +1-321-727-6514, , or Tom Hausman,
Corporate Headquarters +1-321-727-9131, , both of Harris
Corporation Web site: http://www.harris.com/
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