U.S., Israeli Firms to Tap Need for Small Satellites

[Reuters] Jim Wolf - Northrop Grumman Corp. said on Wednesday it had teamed with Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. to pitch small surveillance satellites to the U.S. government. The satellites weigh less than 800 pounds and cost $175-200 million, including launch costs. Designed for 24-hour surveillance in all weather conditions from a low earth orbit, they could deliver critical new capabilities to U.S. military and intelligence customers.


2007-04-12 01:00:00

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