Comtech AeroAstro Notified of ORS Win

Ashburn, VA, August 11 2008 -Comtech AeroAstro, Inc. has been notified by the Operationally Responsive Space (ORS) Office that its proposal submitted in response to BAA-ORS-08-03 has been recommended for funding. Comtech AeroAstro is excited to participate in the Modular Low-earth Orbit Multi-mission Space Vehicle (MMSV) Design and Development activities. "This award continues Comtech AeroAstro's heritage of developing rapid and responsive spacecraft designs that support our customer's urgent mission needs" stated Stanley Kennedy, Vice President of Business Development and Advanced Systems. "Our team worked hard to show that these systems can be innovative, cost-effective, and flexible to support the fast-paced, dynamic environment our customers are operating within".

"The MMSV Design and Development activities have been an important part of Comtech AeroAstro's strategic planning process" said Paul Lithgow, President of Comtech AeroAstro. "This decision validates our strategic plan and shows Comtech AeroAstro to be a true innovator in the field of agile and responsive space systems. We are very excited to support Dr. Wegner's [ORS Director] mission of reconstitution and augmentation of existing capabilities as well as the rapid development and deployment of unique, user-specific technologies." Mr. Lithgow went on to say, "We are extremely confident in the team we have assembled for this program, L-3 Communications SSG Tinsley, Utah State University/Space Dynamics Laboratory and Analytical Graphics, Inc. Each of these companies brings expertise and a unique knowledge base that will help make this mission a success."

About Comtech AeroAstro

Comtech AeroAstro, Inc., a Virginia-based company, is a leader in satellite systems, components, and advanced communications technologies. To learn more about Comtech AeroAstro, please visit the company's website at www.AeroAstro.com.

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