Spacenet Selected to Provide CLH with Satellite Communications Network to Link Weather Monitoring Stations Nationwide

Weather data to be transmitted via Skystar Advantage® VSAT platform

McLean, VA, December 12, 2002 - Spacenet Inc. today announced it has been selected by CLH Incorporated to provide a high-speed satellite communications network to link a minimum of 250 Automated Weather Observation Systems (AWOS) nationwide.

CLH provides AWOS communications to more than 300 state and local government agencies, which creates a nationwide network bringing weather data to airports and community forecasters. CLH (www.clh.net) installs and maintains the individual AWOS and operates an AWOS communications link to the FAA at its network control center in Minneapolis.

Gilat’s Skystar Advantage VSAT network will replace older, competing VSAT equipment as well as land-based equipment at many sites. Deployment of the new VSAT network has begun and is scheduled to be completed by the end of next year.

CLH President Cheri L. Haynes said, “Given the nature of weather data to the safety of air traffic, it is our responsibility to make sure our systems are driven by very dependable, high-performance technology. That’s why we are upgrading our communications platform to Spacenet’s VSAT solution. Gilat’s advanced technology, combined with Spacenet’s superior service, gives us the confidence we need to deliver this information reliably.”

Nick Supron, Spacenet’s president and CEO, said “CLH is a leader in providing weather collection and dissemination systems. Their selection of our advanced communications solution is further evidence that Spacenet’s services can be counted on for the most demanding communications applications.”

About Spacenet
With headquarters in McLean, Virginia, Spacenet Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. of Petah Tikva, Israel. Spacenet provides two-way, satellite-based, broadband networking solutions for a wide range of organizations throughout North America. These solutions include provision of all equipment, bandwidth, implementation and ongoing network and field support on a full turnkey, outsource basis. Visit Spacenet at www.spacenet.com.

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David Myers
Senior Vice President of Marketing and Corporate Development
(703) 848-1200
david.myers@spacenet.com