(Dulles, VA, January 3, 2005) ORBIMAGE Inc. (pinksheets: ORBM) announced that since December 27th it has been dedicating all of its available satellite imagery collection time over South Asia for the collection of high-resolution imagery of areas affected by the tsunamis.
In support of US Government relief efforts and research on the deadly phenomenon, ORBIMAGE has been providing daily updates to Government officials and aid organizations on all relevant imagery collected by its high-resolution imaging satellite after the tsunamis struck, as well as imagery from before the events, which is important for comparison. Examples of some of the OrbView-3 satellite imagery of the affected areas can be seen on ORBIMAGE's web site (www.orbimage.com).
"I think everyone is deeply concerned for the welfare of everyone affected by this tragic event," said Matt O'Connell, ORBIMAGE's CEO. "To support the relief efforts of the US Government, and other international agencies, we're doing our part by allocating every available orbit we have to collecting imagery over the damaged areas. Since the affected area is so large, satellite imagery is an important tool for evaluating, measuring and mapping the extent of the tsunamis' destruction."
Since the tsunamis hit on Sunday, December 26th, ORBIMAGE has collected approximately 19,000 square kilometers of imagery over Indonesia, India, Sri Lanka and Thailand and will continue collecting daily for the next several weeks. For maps of the current coverage area, contact
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About ORBIMAGE:
ORBIMAGE is a leading global provider of Earth imagery products and services, with digital remote sensing satellites and an integrated worldwide image receiving, processing and distribution network. In addition to the high-resolution OrbView-3 satellite, ORBIMAGE operates the OrbView-2 ocean and land multispectral imaging satellite and the SeaStar Fisheries Information Service, which provides maps derived from essential oceanographic information to aid in commercial fishing. ORBIMAGE also produces value-added imagery products and advanced photogrammetric engineering services at its St. Louis facility. The company distributes its products directly to the U.S. government for national security and related mapping applications. Commercial sales are handled through a worldwide network of value-added resellers, regional distributors, sales agents, and select strategic partners. The company is currently building a next-generation satellite, OrbView-5, which it plans to have in operation early in 2007.
For more information about ORBIMAGE, please see our web site at www.orbimage.com
