SES has signed a long-term agreement to broadcast BBC World News in HD from the Astra satellite neighbourhood at 19 degrees East.
Technology Disruption on Minds of Big Four in DC
At the satellite industry’s annual get together in Washington, DC for the Satellite show, the challenges and opportunities in the broadcasting sphere are clearly not top of the agenda.
Germany leads in Ultra HD awareness
Awareness of Ultra HD is higher among German viewers than those in other large West European markets.
SES ups Christophe De Hauwer
SES has appointed Christophe De Hauwer as Chief Development Officer (CDO) and member of the company’s Executive Committee, effective August 1, 2015.
SES signs agreement for two launches with Spacex
SES has announced an agreement with SpaceX to launch two new satellites in 2017 – SES-14 and SES-16/GovSat – using the Falcon 9 rocket.
SES maintains strong growth
SES has posted a net profit of €600.8 million for 2014, a 6% increase on the previous year.
SES plans satellite expansion programme
SES has announced the procurement of three new satellites, SES-14, SES-15 and SES-16/GovSat, all of which will be launched in 2017.
SES orders new satellite from Airbus
SES it has ordered its new SES-14 satellite with Airbus Space and Defence, and is scheduled for launch in Q4 2017.
Arianespace to launch SES-12
SES has chosen Arianespace to launch its SES-12, marking the 40th contract signed by Arianespace with this operator.
SES confirms December 28 launch for Astra 2G
SES has now confirmed the December 28 launch date of its Astra 2G satellite on a Proton rocket.