ASRC Management Services Awarded Exclusive US Distribution for ResourceSAT-1 and CartoSat-1 Data by ANTRIX Corporation Ltd. Under the terms of a three-year agreement with ANTRIX Corporation Ltd. and EOTec, ASRC Management Services (MS) will have the exclusive distribution rights in the US to receive and distribute Resourcesat-1 and Cartosat-1 data collected over the US. The new agreement marks the continuation of a successful 3-year cooperative relationship between ASRC MS and ANTRIX Corporation Ltd. which started in 2004 when ASRC MS began the development of the Resourcesat-1 program for the US Department of Agriculture, Office of Global Analysis, Foreign Agricultural Services, International Production Assessment Division.  The Indian constellation of Earth Observation satellites is marketed through ANTRIX Corporation Ltd. the commercial arm of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO).  Earth Observation Technologies LLC (EOTec) is the managing agent for ANTRIX Corporation Ltd.    The Resourcesat-1(IRS-P6) multispectral imaging sensor is AWiFS with a 56 meter resolution and 740 km swath width.  It was upgraded in mid-2000 with LISS-4, a multispectral sensor with 10-meter resolution, on IRS-P6 satellite and has a LISS-3, 23.5 meter sensor also. It was specifically designed for agricultural applications and earth resources.

Cartosat-1 (IRS-P5) was successfully launched into a sun synchronous orbit on May 5, 2005 by India’s PSLV-C6 rocket and has a planned mission life of five to seven years. Cartosat-1 continues the long heritage of IRS remote sensing satellites with enhanced data quality delivered by two panchromatic (black and white) cameras for 2.5 meter resolution stereo viewing of wide swath acquisitions (~54 km swath).  Cartosat-1 data is acquired by a world-wide network of ground receiving stations.  

Tim Lewis, President of ASRC MS stated, “We are delighted to enter into this relationship with ANTRIX Corporation Ltd. and EOTec for the exclusive US data distribution rights for ResourceSat-1 and Cartosat-1 data.  Based on our successful operational ResourceSat-1 program with the USDA FAS and the geospatial business interests of ASRC MS this is perfect addition to our program capabilities.”

Global Marketing Insights, Inc. has been retained by ASRC MS to provide their sales and marketing services for this contract.  Tim Lewis, President, ASRC MS continued, “Based on our successful history with Global Marketing in many of our Remote Sensing and geospatial programs at ASRC MS and based upon Global Marketing Insights, Inc. long sales and marketing history with ANTRIX Corporation Ltd. and EOTeC it is a natural fit to add them to have them as part of our team.”

The ResourceSat-1 and CartoSat-1 data combines the full component of spectral bands, global coverage, and short repeat cycles at the lowest cost.

About ARSC Management Services: www.asrcms.com
ASRC Management Services (ASRC MS), a highly diversified enterprise formed in September 2002, is dedicated to providing professional services including; Information Science, Information Systems and Information Technology Services to the Federal Government. ASRC MS has extensive experience supporting science based agencies including USGS, EPA, NASA, NOAA, Fish and Wildlife, and the USDA with a full array of remote sensing and GIS services.  Core corporate capabilities include application development, engineering, technical services, geographical information systems, satellite imagery analysis, information and records management, information technology, and professional services. Ed Kunz is the Program Manager for the Geospatial line of business at ASRC MS and can be reached at 301-837-5354 or via email at ed.kunz@asrcms.com.

About Global Marketing Insights, Inc.: www.globalinsights.com
Established in 1997, Global Marketing Insights, Inc. provides a wide range of business planning and market research services, including targeted product/service market studies and competitive market research. Global Marketing Insights, Inc. provides strategic planning and market research to government agencies and private sector firms seeking to develop their geospatial business interests. Global Marketing Insights Inc. continues as a subcontractor to ASRC MS providing market research and business planning capabilities. Global Marketing Insights, Inc. is the author of the 2005-2015 International Remote Sensing Study and the 2006-2016 Asian Remote Sensing Study and is currently completing the market research for Africa under a US Geological Survey Contract.   For more information contact Dr. Shawana P. Johnson, President at:
shawana@globalinsights.com  or call 216-525-0600.

About ANTRIX: www.isro.org/commercial.htm
ANTRIX Corporation Limited, the commercial arm of Department of Space (DOS) was incorporated in September 1992 for the promotion and commercial exploitation of products and services from the Indian Space Program. ANTRIX draws upon its strength and the heritage from the experience and proven scientific achievements of the Indian Space Program over the past four decades. With this heritage, ANTRIX offers its national and international customers high quality earth observation data and value added services, satellite systems and sub systems, launch services through India's Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle and the Geostationary Satellite Launch Vehicle, lease of satellite telecommunications transponder capacity, ground systems and consultancy. Relying upon its strong capability to cater to end-to-end programs, ANTRIX has built an impressive array of prestigious customers in the field of Space.  ANTRIX Corporation Ltd.,Tel: +91-80 3072189, prakash@antrix.gov.in

About EOTec: www.eotec.com
EOTec is an international leader in the sale and distribution of advanced space borne and aerial products and services for applied remote sensing and spatial information systems.  EOTec serves as managing agents for ANTRIX Corporation Ltd. for the global distribution of IRS satellite data, ground station systems, launch services and spacecraft and component manufacturing.  EOTec’s activities are managed by Timothy J. Puckorius.  Earth Observation Technologies LLC (EOTec), Tel: +1-202-232-3138, info@eotec.com