Crawford Gears Up for Future Shuttle Launches

Tuesday, Nov 10, 2009

Crawford Satellite Services' Transportable Earth Station division renews contract with United Space Alliance (USA) to cover shuttle launches scheduled through 2010 - live from Cape Canaveral, FL. The Company provides transmission services for space shuttle feeds via three Ku-band trucks with locations at the Kennedy Space Center, Jupiter, FL and Wallops Island, VA.

Crawford is primarily responsible for transmitting the video feed from the External Tank (ET) Observation Camera back to the television control center. With this continued coverage, the Company offers a real-time solution for NASA's global content distribution needs - making missions available for many to view.

"We have used Crawford for the transmission of the ET Camera since return to flight after STS-107," says Ray Banks, ET Camera operations manager for USA. "Crawford has provided exceptional service to us during this time."

"By monitoring a shuttle during its launch, officials can evaluate the condition of the orbiter," says Paul Edwards, director of transportables for Crawford. "This is one more way to ensure the safety of our U.S. astronauts, and it's an honor to be a part of that effort."

About Crawford Satellite Services
Crawford Communications has been offering turnkey broadcasting solutions for domestic and international clients since 1981. Crawford's clients are among the most notable organizations in the world including the U.S. Military's DVIDS (Digital Video and Imagery Distribution System or DVIDS) project, NASA, CDC and NOAA. The Company's services include SATCOM; emergency communications; rapid deployment; mobile units; global coverage; bandwidth management; data, VoIP and video transmission; podcasting; digitization and archiving; studio facilities; animation design - simulation; DVD/tape duplication; and multi-format deliverables. For more information about Crawford Satellite Services, call 404.876.7149 in Atlanta or toll free 800.831.8027. The Company can be found on the Internet at www.crawford.com.
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