Harris Corporation Awarded $140 Million Contract to Modernize Ground Segment for NASA Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System

MELBOURNE, Fla., June 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Harris Corporation (NYSE: HRS), an international communications and information technology company, has been awarded a five-year, $140 million contract by General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) to modernize the ground segment of the satellite communications network used by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).  

Harris is a member of the General Dynamics-led team that won the NASA Space Network Ground Segment Sustainment (SGSS) contract.  Satellites and spacecraft in low-Earth orbit use the Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System (TDRSS) network to continuously relay data to ground stations in White Sands, New Mexico and in Guam.  The modernization will improve situational awareness for TDRSS network operators, upgrade computing and signal processing equipment, enhance reliability and maintainability, improve efficiency, and reduce operations and sustainment costs.

Harris will lead the effort to replace all equipment and software in the space-to-ground link of NASA's TDRSS.  The space-to-ground link will feature advanced Harris technologies including high-speed modems and switches, signal processing, and RF systems.  Harris also is responsible for large portions of the network's User Services Gateway Element, Operational Test Services, and the Maintenance and Training Facility, as well as support for overall system engineering.  

"This major satellite ground system win reconfirms our industry leadership in developing and sustaining satellite networks supporting high-priority missions for customers like NASA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and the Department of Defense," said Frank Van Rensselaer, vice president, NASA Programs, Harris Government Communications Systems.  "This win also reflects a very successful, 50-year relationship with NASA."  

The SGSS program builds upon the Harris 30-year incumbency with TDRSS.  Harris was a primary developer of the original TDRSS ground system in White Sands in the early 1980s.  Harris also provided the large deployable antennas on the original TDRSS satellites for the space segment of the original program.

Harris has supported major NASA programs since the 1960s, including Apollo, Space Shuttle, and International Space Station.  The company conducts advanced research and architecture studies, and develops communications and network systems that provide NASA with highly reliable space and terrestrial communications and help solve the agency's unique, mission-critical program challenges.

About Harris Corporation

Harris is an international communications and information technology company serving government and commercial markets in more than 150 countries.  Headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, the company has approximately $5 billion of annual revenue and more than 15,000 employees — including nearly 7,000 engineers and scientists.  Harris is dedicated to developing best-in-class assured communications® products, systems, and services.  Additional information about Harris Corporation is available at www.harris.com.

Forward-Looking Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements that reflect management's current expectations, assumptions and estimates of future performance and economic conditions.  Such statements are made in reliance upon the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.  The company cautions investors that any forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results and future trends to differ materially from those matters expressed in or implied by such forward-looking statements.  Statements about the expected value of the program to Harris are forward-looking and involve risks and uncertainties.  Other factors that may impact the company's results and forward-looking statement may be disclosed in the company's filings with the SEC.  Harris disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

SOURCE Harris Corporation

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