Rentrak Theatrical Announces Box Office Numbers for Weekend of June 12, 2009

LOS ANGELES, June 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Rentrak Theatrical, a business unit of Rentrak Corporation , today announced the weekend theatrical box office estimates for the weekend period of June 12 through June 14, 2009 according to the company's Box Office Essentials(TM) theatrical box office data collection and analytical service.

The twelve estimated top producing motion pictures for the weekend, per data collected as of 9:30AM Pacific on Sunday, June 14, 2009 by Rentrak Theatrical include:

Rank Title Weekend Gross Locations 1 The Hangover $33,415,000 3355 2 Up $30,515,000 3886 3 Taking Of Pelham 123 $25,000,000 3074 4 Night At The Museum: Battle Smithsonian $9,600,000 3365 5 Land Of The Lost $9,153,060 3534 6 Imagine That $5,700,000 3008 7 Star Trek $5,600,000 2638 8 Terminator Salvation $4,695,000 2650 9 Angels & Demons $4,200,000 2436 10 Drag Me To Hell $3,864,000 2273 11 My Life In Ruins $1,700,000 1165 12 X-Men Origins: Wolverine $915,000 799 Weekend of 06/12/09 to 06/14/09 (C) 2009 by Rentrak Corporation About Box Office Essentials

Box Office Essentials provides each studio with password-protected, real-time, web browser-based and 24/7 access to data pertaining specifically to their movie release titles. A sophisticated toolset allows studio distribution executives to view and analyze the information at different levels of detail and across a multitude of attributes (by theatre circuit, DMA, time zone, etc.), enhancing their ability to make faster, and better informed decisions. Additional features include online school calendars (K-12 and college), interactive release schedule and 24-hour subscriber support.

About Rentrak Corporation

Rentrak Corporation, based in Portland, Oregon, is an information management company serving clients in the media, entertainment, retail and advertising industries. The company's Entertainment Essentials(R) suite of services is redefining media measurement in the digital broadband era. Entertainment Essentials provides customers with near-real-time, actionable insight into performance of content distributed over a wide variety of modern media technologies. Available by license or subscription, each Entertainment Essentials application allows executives to analyze detailed industry-wide and title-specific data to make decisions that enhance the bottom line and provide competitive advantage. For further information, please visit Rentrak's corporate website at Rentrak.com.

Contacts: Rogers & Cowan for Rentrak Corporation Sallie Olmsted Amanda Bartz (310) 854-8124 (310) 854-8151 solmsted@rogersandcowan.com abartz@rogersandcowan.com

Rentrak Corporation

CONTACT: Sallie Olmsted, +1-310-854-8124, solmsted@rogersandcowan.com,
or Amanda Bartz, +1-310-854-8151, abartz@rogersandcowan.com, both of Rogers &
Cowan for Rentrak Corporation

Web Site: http://www.rentrak.com/

Hamilton Sundstrand's Boeing 787 Team Supporting First Flight and Entry Into Service

PARIS, June 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- PARIS AIR SHOW -- Hamilton Sundstrand is supporting the Boeing 787 team and its launch customer as the aircraft prepares for first flight and entry into service. Hamilton Sundstrand is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. .

The Hamilton Sundstrand support team, led by Dennis Klapperich, Technical Support vice president, is a key player in Boeing's 787 flight test program. Currently, Hamilton Sundstrand has Technical Support personnel on site at Boeing's Seattle, Wash., facility to offer support and answer questions regarding Hamilton Sundstrand's 787 systems as the aircraft progresses through its flight readiness process. Hamilton Sundstrand technicians have also initiated meetings with All Nippon Airways (ANA), the 787's launch operator, and will be present to provide expert guidance and address all technical questions to ensure a smooth entry into service when the airline takes delivery of its first aircraft.

"To support the aircraft and operators, we will leverage our best-in-class customer service network of engineers and facilities," said Matthew Bromberg, Hamilton Sundstrand Customer Service vice president and general manager. "In addition, Dennis and his team are dedicating experts and equipment to the 787 program. Our No. 1 priority is to achieve the product performance and reliability expectations of our customers."

Hamilton Sundstrand is a major systems supplier for the 787, providing the Electrical Power Generation and Start System, Remote Power Distribution System, Primary Power Distribution System, Environmental Control System, Auxiliary Power System, Nitrogen Generation System, Fire Detection and Suppression System, Ram Air Turbine and electric motor pumps.

Hamilton Sundstrand is also responsible for ensuring spare parts are available at guaranteed levels, managing the maintenance of parts removed from aircraft and ensuring equipment reliability is optimized.

"Boeing and our customers have high expectations and objectives for the 787 Entry into Service (EIS)," said Mike Fleming, Boeing 787 director of Services and Support. "Meeting those objectives will require a committed, coordinated and integrated effort. Boeing is pleased to work closely with the Hamilton Sundstrand team as we prepare to meet customers' expectations for exceptional EIS performance."

Hamilton Sundstrand's Customer Service organization provides customer support, ranging from spares and provisioning to repair and exchange services, technical support and aircraft asset management. Hamilton Sundstrand's C.A.R.E. (Comprehensive Asset Repair and Exchange) program offers total repair and inventory support services, and is fully supported by key OEM accessory suppliers.

With 2008 revenues of $6.2 billion, Hamilton Sundstrand employs approximately 18,000 people worldwide and is headquartered in Windsor Locks, Conn. Among the world's largest suppliers of technologically advanced aerospace and industrial products, the company designs, manufactures and services aerospace systems and provides integrated system solutions for commercial, regional, corporate and military aircraft. It also is a major supplier for international space programs.

United Technologies Corp., based in Hartford, Conn., is a diversified company providing high technology products and services to the building and aerospace industries worldwide.

Contact: Dan Coulom Chalet A406 +33(0)1 41 57 11 50 Exhibit Stand: Hall 5, B30

Hamilton Sundstrand

CONTACT: Dan Coulom of Hamilton Sundstrand, +33(0)1 41 57 11 50

Web Site: http://www.hamiltonsundstrandcorp.com/

Symbia.net - Hotspot for Remote AccessNew client-server solution enhances workflow through efficient information exchange

TORONTO, June 14 /PRNewswire/ -- At the 2009 SNM Annual Meeting in Toronto this week, Siemens Healthcare will highlight Symbia.net*, the new client-server solution for SPECT and SPECT-CT imaging applications for anytime, anywhere processing and reading. Show attendees are invited to experience Symbia.net functionality at the Siemens booth (#1024).

(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070904/SIEMENSLOGO )

"We are very pleased to introduce this progressive client server solution into our portfolio. It will allow for a portable architecture to support larger image datasets derived from molecular imaging technologies," said Michael Reitermann, chief executive officer, Molecular Imaging, Siemens Healthcare. "As clinical utilization for molecular imaging procedures increases, a client server solution, such as Symbia.net, allows users to have more flexibility for information exchange."

Symbia.net is part of Siemens Molecular Imaging's ongoing commitment to innovation and access. In addition to the recent release of several new systems into the PET-CT and SPECT-CT markets, this new client-server solution will allow facilities that require reading from multiple locations to easily share and access patient imaging data. Symbia.net is designed for the specific needs of molecular imaging with a user-friendly interface and advanced automation features. It improves clinical workflow by providing hospital staff with easy, economical, access to all patient cases and applications.

Anytime Access

Symbia.net provides users access to full processing, viewing and reading capabilities from anywhere for greater flexibility and instant access to patient data when it is needed. Symbia.net is configurable with Siemens standard and advanced clinical applications engines, as well as third-party cardiac packages. It supports remote network connections via WAN, LAN, or VPN and includes wireless access, as well. Symbia.net servers can accommodate up to five users working in parallel.

Ease of Operation

Symbia.net was designed for easy installation, operation and integration. It will work with any existing SPECT or SPECT-CT system, RIS and PACS infrastructure. Image uploads to the server database are performed automatically, making it easy to access patient information. Additional remote users can be added at any time and installed remotely to grow with the needs of the imaging facility.

Economical Efficiency

Symbia.net is easy to maintain, service, and expand as needs dictate. The basic Symbia.net configuration requires less capital investment than two stand-alone workstations with comparable configurations. It is also compatible with any PC or MAC that has a network connection and minimum hardware requirements.

To learn more about Symbia.net, visit http://www.siemens.com/symbianet for an online demo or stop by the Symbia.net cafe at Booth 1024.

*Symbia.net is pending 510(k) review and is not yet commercially available in the U.S.

The Siemens Healthcare Sector is one of the world's largest suppliers to the healthcare industry. The company is a renowned medical solutions provider with core competence and innovative strength in diagnostic and therapeutic technologies as well as in knowledge engineering, including information technology and system integration. With its laboratory diagnostics acquisitions, Siemens Healthcare is the first integrated healthcare company, bringing together imaging and lab diagnostics, therapy, and healthcare information technology solutions, supplemented by consulting and support services. Siemens Healthcare delivers solutions across the entire continuum of care - from prevention and early detection, to diagnosis, therapy and care. Additionally, Siemens Healthcare is the global market leader in innovative hearing instruments. The company employs around 49,000 people worldwide and operates in 130 countries. In the fiscal year 2008 (Sept. 30), Siemens Healthcare reported sales of euro 11.2 billion, orders of euro 11.8 billion, and Sector profit of euro 1.2 billion. Further information can be found by visiting http://www.siemens.com/healthcare.

Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070904/SIEMENSLOGO Siemens Healthcare

CONTACT: Media Relations: Tom Schaffner, Siemens Medical Solutions USA,
Inc., Healthcare Sector - Imaging & IT Division, +1-610-448-1477,
thomas.schaffner@siemens.com

Web Site: http://www.usa.siemens.com/healthcare

Dubai hosts China Sourcing Fairs, the largest Greater China-products exhibitions in the Middle East

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, June 14 /PRNewswire/ --

- Events grow 40% to over 1,100 booths

Global Sources (Nasdaq: GSOL) today opened its China Sourcing Fairs in Dubai, the largest Greater China-products exhibitions in the Middle East. The China Sourcing Fairs: Electronics, Fashion Accessories, Gifts & Premiums and Home Products feature manufacturers from Greater China (mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan). The events are being held June 14 - 16, 2009, at the Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre.

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030303/LNM011LOGO-b )

Officially opening the events was H.E. Khaled Bin Sulayem, Director General, Department of Tourism & Commerce Marketing-Government of Dubai. Joining H.E. Khaled Bin Sulayem at the opening ceremony were:

-- Mr. Gao Youzhen, Consul General, Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in Dubai -- Mr. Xie Qinshen, Counselor, Economic & Commercial Section, Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in Dubai -- Mr. Zhang Xijing, Chief Representative, the Gulf Area, China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) -- Mr. Zhu Zenan, Deputy General Director, Department of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation, Guangdong Province

"We are very excited to host the 3rd annual China Sourcing Fairs here in Dubai," said Bill Janeri, Global Sources' Middle East General Manager. "More than ever, in today's market environment buyers throughout the Middle East are aggressively looking for new, quality products that offer competitive margins for their businesses. Greater China suppliers have consistently offered innovative, well-made consumer goods for which there is an increasing demand here in the region. The China Sourcing Fairs provide a unique opportunity for importers and volume buyers to meet face-to-face with the largest gathering of Greater China suppliers in the Middle East."

"We are very pleased to welcome back the China Sourcing Fairs," said Helal Almarri, CEO of the Dubai World Trade Centre. "With an annual growth of 40% in the number of booths, it is clear that the China Sourcing Fairs are filling a need in the marketplace, and helping to facilitate trade between the Middle East and Greater China manufacturers."

The China Sourcing Fairs in Dubai serve importers and volume buyers in the Middle East and North Africa region who seek high-quality products from competitive Greater China suppliers. More than 7,100 buyers from 97 countries and regions attended last year's event. This year's Fairs feature exhibitors of gifts and premiums, home products, consumer electronics and fashion accessories.

This year, the China Sourcing Fairs are co-located with the India Sourcing Fair, a dedicated exhibition featuring competitive exporters from India. The India Sourcing Fair is supported by the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO).

"Previously, FIEO participated at the India Sourcing Fair: Home Products held April 2009, in Hong Kong," said Shri Ajay Sahai, Director General, FIEO. "That event has been very fruitful for Indian companies, and they have received many orders. The buyers were of high quality with serious intent to place orders."

"Based on the response received by Indian exhibitors, FIEO is participating in the India Sourcing Fair: Home Products in Dubai. We expect an encouraging response in Dubai also."

More details about the China Sourcing Fairs in Dubai are available at http://www.chinasourcingfair.com/dubai .

Details on the India Sourcing Fair in Dubai are available at http://www.india-sourcingfair.com .

About Global Sources

Global Sources is a leading business-to-business media company and a primary facilitator of trade with Greater China. The core business uses English-language media to facilitate trade from Greater China to the world. The other business segment utilizes Chinese-language media to enable companies to sell to, and within Greater China.

The company provides sourcing information to volume buyers and integrated marketing services to suppliers. It helps a community of over 803,000 active buyers source more profitably from complex overseas supply markets. With the goal of providing the most effective ways possible to advertise, market and sell, Global Sources enables suppliers to sell to hard-to-reach buyers in over 240 countries.

The company offers the most extensive range of media and export marketing services in the industries it serves. It delivers information on 4.3 million products and more than 196,000 suppliers annually through 14 online marketplaces, 13 monthly magazines, over 100 sourcing research reports and 12 specialized trade shows which run 29 times a year across 10 cities.

Suppliers receive more than 67 million sales leads annually from buyers through Global Sources Online ( http://www.globalsources.com ) alone.

Global Sources has been facilitating global trade for 38 years. Global Sources' network covers more than 69 cities worldwide. In mainland China, Global Sources has over 2,500 team members in more than 44 locations, and a community of over 1 million registered online users and magazine readers for Chinese-language media.

Global Sources Press Contact in Asia Camellia So Tel: +852-2555-5021 Email: cso@globalsources.com Global Sources Press Contact in U.S. James W.W. Strachan Tel: +1-480-664-8309 Email: strachan@globalsources.com Global Sources Investor Contact in Asia Investor Relations Department Tel: +852-2555-4777 Email: investor@globalsources.com Global Sources Investor Contact in U.S. Kirsten Chapman & Timothy Dien Lippert/Heilshorn & Associates, Inc. Tel: +1-415-433-3777 Email: tdien@lhai.com

Global Sources

Press contact in Asia: Camellia So, +852-2555-5021, cso@globalsources.com; Press contact in U.S.: James W.W. Strachan of Global Sources, +1-480-664-8309, strachan@globalsources.com; Investor contact in Asia: IR Department of Global Sources, +852-2555-4777, investor@globalsources.com; Investor Contact in U.S.: Kirsten Chapman & Timothy Dien of Lippert-Heilshorn & Associates, Inc., +1-415-433-3777, tdien@lhai.com, for Global Sources ; Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030303/LNM011LOGO-b

Dubai hosts China Sourcing Fairs, the largest Greater China-products exhibitions in the Middle East

Events grow 40% to over 1,100 booths

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, June 14 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Global Sources today opened its China Sourcing Fairs in Dubai, the largest Greater China-products exhibitions in the Middle East. The China Sourcing Fairs: Electronics, Fashion Accessories, Gifts & Premiums and Home Products feature manufacturers from Greater China (mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan). The events are being held June 14 - 16, 2009, at the Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre.

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030303/LNM011LOGO-b )

Officially opening the events was H.E. Khaled Bin Sulayem, Director General, Department of Tourism & Commerce Marketing-Government of Dubai. Joining H.E. Khaled Bin Sulayem at the opening ceremony were:

-- Mr. Gao Youzhen, Consul General, Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in Dubai -- Mr. Xie Qinshen, Counselor, Economic & Commercial Section, Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in Dubai -- Mr. Zhang Xijing, Chief Representative, the Gulf Area, China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) -- Mr. Zhu Zenan, Deputy General Director, Department of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation, Guangdong Province

"We are very excited to host the 3rd annual China Sourcing Fairs here in Dubai," said Bill Janeri, Global Sources' Middle East General Manager. "More than ever, in today's market environment buyers throughout the Middle East are aggressively looking for new, quality products that offer competitive margins for their businesses. Greater China suppliers have consistently offered innovative, well-made consumer goods for which there is an increasing demand here in the region. The China Sourcing Fairs provide a unique opportunity for importers and volume buyers to meet face-to-face with the largest gathering of Greater China suppliers in the Middle East."

"We are very pleased to welcome back the China Sourcing Fairs," said Helal Almarri, CEO of the Dubai World Trade Centre. "With an annual growth of 40% in the number of booths, it is clear that the China Sourcing Fairs are filling a need in the marketplace, and helping to facilitate trade between the Middle East and Greater China manufacturers."

The China Sourcing Fairs in Dubai serve importers and volume buyers in the Middle East and North Africa region who seek high-quality products from competitive Greater China suppliers. More than 7,100 buyers from 97 countries and regions attended last year's event. This year's Fairs feature exhibitors of gifts and premiums, home products, consumer electronics and fashion accessories.

This year, the China Sourcing Fairs are co-located with the India Sourcing Fair, a dedicated exhibition featuring competitive exporters from India. The India Sourcing Fair is supported by the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO).

"Previously, FIEO participated at the India Sourcing Fair: Home Products held April 2009, in Hong Kong," said Shri Ajay Sahai, Director General, FIEO. "That event has been very fruitful for Indian companies, and they have received many orders. The buyers were of high quality with serious intent to place orders."

"Based on the response received by Indian exhibitors, FIEO is participating in the India Sourcing Fair: Home Products in Dubai. We expect an encouraging response in Dubai also."

More details about the China Sourcing Fairs in Dubai are available at http://www.chinasourcingfair.com/dubai .

Details on the India Sourcing Fair in Dubai are available at http://www.india-sourcingfair.com/ .

About Global Sources

Global Sources is a leading business-to-business media company and a primary facilitator of trade with Greater China. The core business uses English-language media to facilitate trade from Greater China to the world. The other business segment utilizes Chinese-language media to enable companies to sell to, and within Greater China.

The company provides sourcing information to volume buyers and integrated marketing services to suppliers. It helps a community of over 803,000 active buyers source more profitably from complex overseas supply markets. With the goal of providing the most effective ways possible to advertise, market and sell, Global Sources enables suppliers to sell to hard-to-reach buyers in over 240 countries.

The company offers the most extensive range of media and export marketing services in the industries it serves. It delivers information on 4.3 million products and more than 196,000 suppliers annually through 14 online marketplaces, 13 monthly magazines, over 100 sourcing research reports and 12 specialized trade shows which run 29 times a year across 10 cities.

Suppliers receive more than 67 million sales leads annually from buyers through Global Sources Online ( http://www.globalsources.com/ ) alone.

Global Sources has been facilitating global trade for 38 years. Global Sources' network covers more than 69 cities worldwide. In mainland China, Global Sources has over 2,500 team members in more than 44 locations, and a community of over 1 million registered online users and magazine readers for Chinese-language media.

Global Sources Press Contact in Asia Camellia So Tel: +852-2555-5021 Email: cso@globalsources.com Global Sources Press Contact in U.S. James W.W. Strachan Tel: +1-480-664-8309 Email: strachan@globalsources.com Global Sources Investor Contact in Asia Investor Relations Department Tel: +852-2555-4777 Email: investor@globalsources.com Global Sources Investor Contact in U.S. Kirsten Chapman & Timothy Dien Lippert/Heilshorn & Associates, Inc. Tel: +1-415-433-3777 Email: tdien@lhai.com

Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030303/LNM011LOGO-b
PR Newswire Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com Global Sources

CONTACT: Press contact in Asia: Camellia So, +852-2555-5021,
cso@globalsources.com; Press contact in U.S.: James W.W. Strachan of Global
Sources, +1-480-664-8309, strachan@globalsources.com; Investor contact in
Asia: IR Department of Global Sources, +852-2555-4777,
investor@globalsources.com; Investor Contact in U.S.: Kirsten Chapman &
Timothy Dien of Lippert-Heilshorn & Associates, Inc., +1-415-433-3777,
tdien@lhai.com, for Global Sources

Web site: http://www.india-sourcingfair.com/
http://www.chinasourcingfair.com/dubai
http://www.globalsources.com/

Lockheed Martin Delivers New Flight Software Architecture for SBIRS GEO Spacecraft

PARIS, June 14 /PRNewswire/ --

PARIS AIR SHOW -- Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) announced today that it has delivered the final block of a new flight software architecture that will provide highly reliable spacecraft command and control operations for the Space-Based Infrared System (SBIRS) geosynchronous orbit (GEO) satellite constellation.

The SBIRS program is designed to provide early warning of missile launches, and simultaneously support other missions including missile defense, technical intelligence and battlespace awareness.

Leveraging software and systems expertise from across the Corporation, Lockheed Martin Space Systems, Sunnyvale, Calif. designed, developed and validated an enhanced SBIRS flight software architecture that will enable robust command and data handling, fault management and safe-hold capabilities on the GEO satellite system.

The SBIRS GEO fault management system responds when an anomaly is detected during on-orbit operations, putting the satellite into a safe state while operators on the ground analyze the situation and take corrective action.

The flight software architecture and implementation consists of two blocks that have been delivered incrementally to support the pre-launch integration and test schedule of the GEO satellite. The previous major increment was delivered in December 2008 to support Baseline Integrated Systems Test (BIST), which characterized the performance of the integrated GEO-1 satellite and established a performance baseline prior to entering thermal vacuum testing.

Delivery of the final flight software block will support thermal vacuum testing to validate spacecraft performance at temperature extremes greater than those expected during on-orbit operations. The spacecraft is planned for delivery to the Air Force in fiscal year 2010 in preparation for launch aboard an Atlas V launch vehicle.

"Working in partnership with our customer and leveraging key talent from across Lockheed Martin, the team has delivered a flight software solution that will ensure efficient and reliable GEO system operations," said Jeff Smith, Lockheed Martin's SBIRS vice president and program manager. "With this delivery, we are on track to proceed with thermal vacuum testing, a critical step in preparing this vitally important spacecraft for flight."

The SBIRS team is led by the Space Based Infrared Systems Wing at the U.S. Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center, Los Angeles Air Force Base, Calif. Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company, Sunnyvale, Calif., is the SBIRS prime contractor, with Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems, Azusa, Calif., as the payload integrator. Air Force Space Command operates the SBIRS system.

Lockheed Martin's SBIRS contract includes the two highly elliptical orbit (HEO) payloads now on-orbit, two geosynchronous orbit (GEO) satellites, as well as ground-based assets to receive and process the infrared data. The team was recently awarded a 1.5-billion contract for the third HEO payload, the third GEO-3 satellite and associated ground modifications. A contract to include a fourth HEO payload and potential fourth GEO satellite is expected to be awarded later this year.

Headquartered in Bethesda, Md., Lockheed Martin is a global security company that employs about 146,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. The corporation reported 2008 sales of US$42.7 billion.

NOTE TO EDITORS: for low- and high-resolution JPEG image files of SBIRS, please visit our SBIRS web page at: http://www.lockheedmartin.com/sbirs/

Media Contact: Steve Tatum, +1-408-742-7531; e-mail, Stephen.o.tatum@lmco.com

Lockheed Martin

Steve Tatum of Lockheed Martin, +1-408-742-7531, Stephen.o.tatum@lmco.com

Lockheed Martin Delivers New Flight Software Architecture for SBIRS GEO Spacecraft

PARIS, June 14 /PRNewswire/ -- PARIS AIR SHOW -- Lockheed Martin announced today that it has delivered the final block of a new flight software architecture that will provide highly reliable spacecraft command and control operations for the Space-Based Infrared System (SBIRS) geosynchronous orbit (GEO) satellite constellation.

The SBIRS program is designed to provide early warning of missile launches, and simultaneously support other missions including missile defense, technical intelligence and battlespace awareness.

Leveraging software and systems expertise from across the Corporation, Lockheed Martin Space Systems, Sunnyvale, Calif. designed, developed and validated an enhanced SBIRS flight software architecture that will enable robust command and data handling, fault management and safe-hold capabilities on the GEO satellite system.

The SBIRS GEO fault management system responds when an anomaly is detected during on-orbit operations, putting the satellite into a safe state while operators on the ground analyze the situation and take corrective action.

The flight software architecture and implementation consists of two blocks that have been delivered incrementally to support the pre-launch integration and test schedule of the GEO satellite. The previous major increment was delivered in December 2008 to support Baseline Integrated Systems Test (BIST), which characterized the performance of the integrated GEO-1 satellite and established a performance baseline prior to entering thermal vacuum testing.

Delivery of the final flight software block will support thermal vacuum testing to validate spacecraft performance at temperature extremes greater than those expected during on-orbit operations. The spacecraft is planned for delivery to the Air Force in fiscal year 2010 in preparation for launch aboard an Atlas V launch vehicle.

"Working in partnership with our customer and leveraging key talent from across Lockheed Martin, the team has delivered a flight software solution that will ensure efficient and reliable GEO system operations," said Jeff Smith, Lockheed Martin's SBIRS vice president and program manager. "With this delivery, we are on track to proceed with thermal vacuum testing, a critical step in preparing this vitally important spacecraft for flight."

The SBIRS team is led by the Space Based Infrared Systems Wing at the U.S. Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center, Los Angeles Air Force Base, Calif. Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company, Sunnyvale, Calif., is the SBIRS prime contractor, with Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems, Azusa, Calif., as the payload integrator. Air Force Space Command operates the SBIRS system.

Lockheed Martin's SBIRS contract includes the two highly elliptical orbit (HEO) payloads now on-orbit, two geosynchronous orbit (GEO) satellites, as well as ground-based assets to receive and process the infrared data. The team was recently awarded a 1.5-billion contract for the third HEO payload, the third GEO-3 satellite and associated ground modifications. A contract to include a fourth HEO payload and potential fourth GEO satellite is expected to be awarded later this year.

Headquartered in Bethesda, Md., Lockheed Martin is a global security company that employs about 146,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. The corporation reported 2008 sales of $42.7 billion.

NOTE TO EDITORS: for low- and high-resolution JPEG image files of SBIRS, please visit our SBIRS web page at: http://www.lockheedmartin.com/sbirs/

Media Contact: Steve Tatum, 408-742-7531; e-mail, Stephen.o.tatum@lmco.com

Lockheed Martin

CONTACT: Steve Tatum of Lockheed Martin, +1-408-742-7531,
Stephen.o.tatum@lmco.com

Web Site: http://www.lockheedmartin.com/

Lockheed Martin GPS III Team Shifts Into Critical Design Review Phase

PARIS, June 14 /PRNewswire/ --

Paris Air Show -- The Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) team developing the U.S. Air Force's Global Positioning System (GPS) III program has entered the Critical Design Review (CDR) stage on-schedule, an extensive phase that precedes production of the next-generation satellite system.

Over the next year, Lockheed Martin Space Systems, Newtown, Pa., along with industry partners ITT, Clifton, N.J., and General Dynamics of Gilbert, Ariz. will conduct 70 individual CDRs for key GPS III spacecraft subsystems, assemblies and elements. The phase will culminate in the fall of 2010 with a final Space Vehicle CDR that will validate the detailed GPS III design to ensure it meets warfighter and civil requirements.

"Our GPS III team continues to execute on schedule, on budget, and is rapidly moving forward in the Critical Design Review stage of this vitally important program," said Dave Podlesney, Lockheed Martin's GPS III program director. "We look forward to an efficient and thorough CDR focused on operational excellence and mission success for our customer and GPS users worldwide."

GPS III will improve position, navigation and timing services and provide advanced anti-jam capabilities yielding superior system security, accuracy and reliability. The next generation GPS IIIA satellites will deliver significant improvements over current GPS space vehicles, including a new international civil signal (L1C) and increased M-Code anti-jam power with full earth coverage for military users.

Through precision location and timing information, the GPS constellation provides critical situational awareness and precision weapon guidance for the military and supports a wide range of civil, scientific and commercial functions - including air traffic control, ATM banking, and the Internet. Air Force Space Command's 2nd Space Operations Squadron (2SOPS), based at Schriever Air Force Base, Colo., manages and operates the GPS constellation for both civil and military users.

The Global Positioning Systems Wing, Space and Missile Systems Center, Los Angeles Air Force Base, Calif. awarded the Lockheed Martin-led team a Development and Production contract valued up to US$3.5 billion in May 2008. The contract to produce the first two GPS IIIA satellites, with first launch projected for 2014, also includes options for up to 10 additional spacecraft.

Headquartered in Bethesda, Md., Lockheed Martin is a global security company that employs about 146,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. The corporation reported 2008 sales of US$42.7 billion.

Media Contacts: Steve Tatum, +1-408-742-7531; e-mail, Stephen.o.tatum@lmco.com

Low- and high-resolution JPEG image files of GPS III satellites are available at: http://www.lockheedmartin.com/products/GPS/

Lockheed Martin

Steve Tatum of Lockheed Martin, +1-408-742-7531, Stephen.o.tatum@lmco.com

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