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Harris Corporation Announces Release of Linux-compatible OS/COMET(R) Satellite Network Control Software COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., March 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Harris Corporation today announced the release of a new version of its OS/COMET product suite, the industry's leading satellite Telemetry Tracking and Command (TT&C) solution. Compatible with the Linux Operating System, the new version of OS/COMET provides satellite operators with a choice of operating systems and hardware platforms when either building or upgrading their control centers. The announcement was made during the 20th National Space Symposium (Harris Booth #3), held March 29 - April 1, at the Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs. OS/COMET is an advanced software tool set featuring commercial off-the- shelf (COTS) design and high levels of flexibility. Designed for government and commercial applications, it is used to support both single-satellite missions and the largest and most complex satellite networks deployed today, including Iridium, GPS, the 16-spacecraft fleet of the U.S. Navy Space Operations Command (NAVSOC), and Telesat Canada. OS/COMET also features a suite of "bolt-on" products -- all of which are capable of running on either Linux or Solaris -- thatprovide enhanced capabilities such as operations automation, ground equipment control, automated fault resolution, spacecraft simulation, and TT&C functionality via a PC client. HTSC plans to deliver the Linux version of OS/COMET in May. "With this new offering, Harris provides its customers with a choice between the two most proven and reliable operating systems for real-time operations," said Scott Criley, OS/COMET business development manager, Harris Technical Services Corporation (HTSC). "The new version also provides users with the added flexibility of choosing not only the operating system, but also the hardware platform." HTSC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Harris Corporation, serving the information technology service marketplace. HTSC provides world-class, cost- effective operation, maintenance, engineering, and technical support services to the U.S. Government, prime contractors, and other Harris divisions. Harris Government Communications Systems Division, one of five divisions within Harris Corporation, conducts advanced research studies, develops prototypes, and produces and supports state-of-the-art, assured communications(TM) systems and information solutions 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, broadcast, and network products and systems, serves customers in more than 150countries. For more information, visit http://www.harris.com/. Sound interesting? Find great jobs at Harris: http://www.careers.harris.com/ DATASOURCE: Harris Corporation CONTACT: Sleighton Meyer, Government Communications Systems Division, +1-321-727-6514, or , or Tom Hausman, Corporate Headquarters, +1-321-727-9131, or , both of Harris Corporation Web site: http://www.harris.com/ http://www.careers.harris.com/

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