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January 2001
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ImageSat International reveals first images from EROS A-1 Satellite
WASHINGTON, Jan. 18 -- ImageSat International (ISI)
announced the initial availability of sample imagery from its EROS A-1 real
time high-resolution imaging satellite, successfully launched on December 5,
2000. EROS A1 has completed the first phase of In Orbit Testing with all
systems and sub-systems equaling or exceeding anticipated performance
specifications.
"We have received a very positive response to the imagery from highly
experienced partners and customers in the remote sensing industry," said Jacob
Weiss, CEO of ImageSat International. "We have already begun receiving a
substantial number of requests for orders, which is a validation of the market
need for high-resolution imagery."
 During the balance of January and February the Company will continue the
integration and testing of its worldwide ground systems, including interactive
testing between the space and ground segments. Full commercial operation is
anticipated to commence in March.
"ImageSat combines state-of-the-art technologies for light, extremely
agile, high-resolution satellites," said Moshe Bar Lev, president of ImageSat
International. "Together with diversified on-line electronic browsing,
distribution and electronic-commerce, we are able to provide customers with
cost effective, quick and easy access to global high-resolution information."
 ImageSat's EROS A1, built by Israel Aircraft Industry's MBT Division, is
the world's first lightweight (250kg) commercial satellite capable of real
time high-resolution earth observation. The satellite is highly agile and
offers the maximum flexibility in site-specific image acquisition. This
capability, combined with ISI's global networked ground infrastructure,
emphasizes timely customer access to commercial high-resolution imagery for
the first time. EROS A1 supports image acquisition in either 1.8 meter
"Standard" or 1 meter over-sampled "OS" mode.
ImageSat's initial images show Seoul, South Korea (received on 11.12.00),
Breste, France (received on 8.1.01) and an approximate 12 km. swath width of
Izmir, Turkey (received on 14.12.00).
Initial
sample imagery acquired by EROS A1 is available at http://www.imagesatintl.com
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Raw data samples
will be available for more detailed or engineering analysis through
an FTP server link accessible through ImageSat's Web site http://www.imagesatintl.com
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Contact: Jo Frankel,
Gitam Porter Novelli,
Tel: +972-3-576 5783, +972-52-573302
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