SES has launched a new digital TV platform for West Africa on its Astra 2F satellite at 28.2 degrees East.
Extra Astra capacity for event coverage BBC
SES announced that the BBC has contracted one additional transponder at Astra 28.2 degrees East from the duration of the 2014 Wimbledon Tennis Championships and Glastonbury Festival – both in […]
SES and EBU partner for Ultra HD World Cup
SES has confirmed the EBU is transmitting the 2014 FIFA World Cup to audiences throughout North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia in Ultra HD and HD over its SES […]
Astra 5B goes into service
Astra 5B has officially gone live in the 31.5 degrees East orbital position over CEE, Russia and the CIS.
Orbitcom to offer Astra Connect in Germany
SES Broadband Services, the internet via satellite subsidiary of satellite operator SES, has signed an agreement with German internet service provider Orbitcom to market its Astra Connect service in Germany.
Romain Bausch stepping down at SES
SES President and CEO Romain Bausch will step down on Thursday, April 3.
Astra 5B and Amazonas 4A launched
Ariane 5’s Flight VA216 has orbited two satellites, Astra 5B for SES and Amazonas 4A for Hispasat.
Astra 5B and Amazonas 4A set for March 21
Arianespace’s second Ariane 5 flight of 2014 has been approved for its March 21 liftoff following a successful launch readiness review, which was performed at the Spaceport in French Guiana.
SES heads to a global 291 million TV homes
SES has increased its reach in 2013 to 291 million worldwide and 151 million in Europe.
Astra 5B being readied for launch
The Astra 5B satellite, one of two passengers for Arianespace’s next Ariane 5 mission, has been delivered to the Spaceport’s Final Assembly Building, marking a step in payload integration.