PRINCETON, NJ, March 21, 2007 - Satnews Daily - The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has renewed a multi-year contract with Americom Government Services, Inc. (AGS) and Marshall Communications Corp. for the provision of video feeds during Space Shuttle missions.
NASA will utilize AGS’ satellite services via Marshall to provide Space Shuttle video feed during pre-launch, launch and mission operations. AGS will also broadcast the multiple digital channels recognized as NASA TV. AGS has built and continues to provide and maintain an extensive satellite-based network for NASA that includes strategically located ground stations at many NASA facilities.
In addition, AGS provides ongoing technical support for all network services, video feeds, and TV broadcasts for ongoing scientific analysis, educational initiatives, and distribution to news media outlets. AGS is a wholly owned subsidiary of SES Americom while Marshall is a provider of satellite-based telecommunications services.
The latest renewal was awarded through Marshall’s GSA-Federal Technology Services Contract. Marshall selected AGS to provide the end-to-end network solution. Services are regularly broadcast to and from NASA Flight Centers across the country including Dryden, Goddard, Johnson, JPL, Kennedy, Marshall and White Sands.
"AGS was the hands-down choice for the NASA contract because of its high-quality, reliable satcom services. The company has an extensive satellite fleet, in-depth knowledge of the government market and expertise in every aspect of satcom networks," said Sonny Marshall, president and CEO of Marshall. "A long-time and valued partner of Marshall Communications, AGS has demonstrated that working together we can deliver on what we promise."
AGS president and CEO Robert Osterthaler said they greatly value their long-term relationship with Marshall and appreciate the confidence NASA has shown in the Marshall-AGS team. "Working with Marshall, we remain absolutely committed to providing innovative and reliable satellite services in support of the Space Shuttle and other vitally important NASA programs."
Marshall is a high technology systems integrator that specializes in satellite communications and streaming media over WANs/LANs (including satellite DVB/IP networks). In business since 1991, Marshall's primary focus is to provide customers with turnkey systems that use components that are COTS, Standards based and Open Architecture.
AGS is exclusively focused on meeting the satellite communication needs of the U.S. government. AGS offers secure satellite-based communications solutions by integrating hybrid telecommunications and information technology systems, including leading-edge IP platforms and applications. AGS provides secure broadband communications in support of mission-critical needs and day-to-day operations.
