David swallows Goliath in space imaging fight

摘要

Orbimage has agreed to acquire Space Imaging for USD58.5 million and is set to become the largest commercial space-based remote sensing company. Orbimage Chief Executive Officer Matthew O'Connell said the deal was struck because Space Imaging offered a valuable satellite still in operation, a good production facility, qualified employees with classified clearances and a strong international network, including 12 ground stations around the world. Orbimage beat Digital Globe and another company for the acquisition, other industry sources said.