Lithium Technology Corp. Receives Order From Lockheed Martin

PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., July 28/Satnews Daily/ -- Lithium Technology Corp. said it has been contracted to supply three of its GAIA brand high-performance products to Lockheed Martin Space Systems. Lockheed Martin uses both high- power and high-energy lithium ion batteries in its satellite launch vehicles and other systems integration projects. Financial details of the transaction was not disclosed.

Under the purchase order, LTC will deliver 6Ah Double-D cylindrical cells and 27Ah Flat cells for high-power applications as well as large format 60Ah cylindrical cells for high-energy applications. Each of these cell lots will be tested at Lockheed Martin Space Systems' battery laboratory as well as in specific application platforms.

Because of the stringent demands of aerospace applications, Lockheed Martin conducts extensive studies to benchmark the performance of commercially available batteries. "This order follows an initial evaluation of sample cells that impressed Lockheed Martin Space Systems with their outstanding high-power density," said Ron Turi, Director of Product Development and Applications for LTC's GAIA USA division.