Eutelsat Communications has asked Thales Alenia Space to build a new satellite that maintains services at 10 degrees East beyond 2022.
Eutelsat and SES contract new satellites
Eutelsat has selected Thales Alenia Space to build the Eutelsat 8 West B satellite, while SES has chosen Boeing for its SES-9.
Eutelsat concludes acquisition of GE-23
Eutelsat has closed the transaction to acquire the GE-23 satellite, associated customer contracts and orbital rights from GE Capital, having obtained all required regulatory approvals.