The ESAs will be manufactured by EDO's Barnes unit in Shelton, Conn.

Frank A. Fariello, chairman and chief executive officer, said, "This order continues a decade-long EDO/Hughes relationship during which EDO has successfully provided a total of 68 earth sensors for Hughes HS 601 and HS 702 spacecraft.

"We are particularly gratified that this order was placed in the context of a partnership under which Hughes and EDO will cooperate to seek further product improvement. We look forward to a continued productive association in the growing telecommunications satellite market."

EDO Barnes is a leading supplier of infrared earth and sun sensors for spacecraft attitude control. EDO Corp. designs and manufactures advanced electro-optical, electronic, mechanical, acoustic and composite products for the defense and aerospace industries.

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