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[Satellite TODAY 12-14-12] Elbit Systems wholly owned subsidiary Elbit Systems Electro-Optics Elop will provide Israel Aerospace Industries with the Jupiter space camera for the Italian Optsat 3000 observation satellite, the company announced Dec. 14.

The deal is valued at around $40 million and is comprised of the Jupiter advanced camera and additional services. The project aims to be completed in three and a half years.
“Elop has been a world leader in the field of space cameras for many years, and our systems are supplied to a variety of space agencies and customers in the satellite market, providing high performance and reliability throughout the mission lifecycle,” Elop General Manager Adi Dar said in a statement. “We trust that this contract will lead to additional contracts, both in Israel and abroad.”
 

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