AGS and JSAT Announce Regional Agreement
Two Satellite Service Leaders to Collaborate on Communications Solutions for U.S. Government in Japan and Asia Pacific Region

May 6, 2003 – Princeton, NJ and Tokyo, Japan – AMERICOM GOVERNMENT SERVICES (AGS) and JSAT Corporation (JSAT) announced today that they have just signed a business collaboration agreement to mutually support each company’s pursuit and execution of U.S. government-related satellite-based communications services in Asia-Pacific region. Based on the agreement, JSAT will support AGS in securing contracts for U.S Government related services by providing transponder capacity. 

David Helfgott, President & CEO of AGS, said, “The demand for communications networks and services by a variety of U.S. Government agencies and organizations throughout Asia Pacific is rapidly growing; we’re delighted to work with JSAT, a regional operator recognized for technical and service excellence, a distinction that will facilitate our success in the region.”

Takuya Yoshida, President & CEO of JSAT, said, “We are pleased that our presence and experience in the Asia Pacific region was a factor for AGS to select our transponder capacity for the U.S. Government requirement. We are confident that all government organizations will benefit from the best engineering, network services and satellite capacity that we can deliver.” 

Dean Olmstead, President & CEO of SES AMERICOM and AGS Board Member, said, “With this most recent agreement, we are adding another building block to the long cooperative relationship between SES and JSAT. Begun in 1997 with transmission and turn-around services through AMERICOM’s Hawaii earth station; today we have four antennas at Sunset Beach supporting the distribution of sports, religious and VOIP services for JSAT. The agreement was expanded in 1999 between JSAT and SES with the establishment of a network between Japan and Europe to explore multimedia and other new service opportunities.”


About AMERICOM GOVERNMENT SERVICES
AMERICOM GOVERNMENT SERVICES, Inc. (AGS) is an independent corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of SES AMERICOM, formed when SES GLOBAL acquired GE AMERICOM.  Leveraging a 30 year heritage of experience in the government SATCOM market, AGS offers comprehensive satellite-based communications solutions that enable federal agencies to extend secure broadband communications to fulfill both routine and mission-critical applications.  With access to a fleet of 41 satellites, AGS’ full range of satellite services and end-to-end solutions allows for secure, reliable communications and comprehensive global coverage.  AGS' reputation for operational excellence and highly reliable network solutions have been validated by long-term relationships with diverse government customers including, DoD, US Army, US Air Force, Department of Commerce/NOAA, Department of Justice, Department of the Interior, Department of the Transportation, NASA, and other civilian and defense-related agencies.  For more information, visit www.americom-gs.com.


About JSAT
JSAT Corporation is a leading satellite operator in the Asia Pacific region. The company owns and operates eight satellites in seven orbital slots. JSAT provides communications and broadcasting services that offer a variety of solutions to a wide range of customers. Based on its corporate slogan, “JSAT, Expanding Horizons,” the company is actively expanding its operation internationally and cultivating new customer sectors. JSAT is listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. For more information, visit www.jsat.net.

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