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[Via Satellite 12-23-2016] ExactEarth has signed a contract with Antrix Corporation, the commercial arm of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), to provide satellite Automatic Identification System (AIS) data services to the Indian Navy. The three-year subscription revenue contract is valued at $1.75 million in total.

With more than 7,500 km of coastline and significant offshore resources, keeping track of maritime activity is paramount to maintaining India’s security and economic activity. ExactEarth’s Satellite AIS technology will help its client to identify, detect and track vessels of interest and to secure the country’s maritime borders.