The Astra 5B satellite has safely arrived at the European spaceport in Kourou, French Guyana, where it is being prepared for launch.
Astra HD+ platform grows 35%
SES Astra’s German DTH platform HD+ had reached 1,280,783 paying homes on September 30, a growth of 35% this year.
Eutelsat and Astra switch 28 East frequencies
Eutelsat has ceased transmissions on the disputed German-controlled frequencies at 28.5 degrees East. They have now been adopted by SES.
December lauch for SES and Hispasat
The Ariane 5 for Arianespace’s next dual-payload heavy-lift mission has begun its assembly at the Spaceport for a mid-December launch with satellites from SES and Hispasat.
Successful launch for Astra 2E
The Astra 2E satellite roared into space on board an ILS Proton Breeze M booster Sunday night at 3:38am Baikonur time (23:38 CET on September 29).
Live webcast of Astra 2E launch
WATCH LIVE WEBCAST. Tonight, Sunday, September 29, ILS Proton is set the launch the Astra 2E satellite at 23.38 CET (21.38 GMT).
Astra 2E ready to launch
SES has announced that the Astra 2E satellite is set to launch on board an ILS Proton vehicle from Baikonur, Kazakhstan, this coming Monday (September 30).
SES and Arqiva sign UK capacity deal
SES has signed a new long-term multiple transponder contract with Arqiva to serve its TV and radio customers in the UK and Ireland.
SES launches Global Access Network
SES has announced today its new extensive Global Access Network, consisting of SES-owned and 3rd party partner teleports, fibre-based network and points of presence, that will allow its customers to […]
SES to demo Ultra HD
SES. Hall 1, Stand B51 SES will be showcasing two Ultra HD demo channels in the new HEVC standard at IBC.