SES
SES closer to $4 billion payout after ULA launch to near-geostationary orbit
United Launch Alliance launched a pair of satellites for SES Oct. 4 that are vital to the operator’s bid to claim nearly $4 billion in C-band clearing proceeds.
SES considering quantum cryptography satellite system
A technology demonstration satellite for which SES will lead the development could be a prototype of a constellation by the satellite operator providing quantum-encrypted communications.
SES-led group to deploy quantum security satellite for Europe in 2024
The European Space Agency has tasked an SES-led consortium to develop a satellite and begin operating it in 2024 to validate quantum key distribution technology.
Satellite operators weigh strategies for an industry in transformation
The satellite industry’s largest and most established operators are bracing for major disruption as consolidation and new entrants shake up the state of play.
Investors take long-term view of space industry amid near-term challenges
Despite near-term headwinds in the economy and the markets, executives and investors remain bullish about the space industry’s long-term prospects.
FCC considers opening up more Ku-band to non-GEO satellite operators
The Federal Communications Commission is considering opening up more Ku-band spectrum to Starlink and other non-geostationary satellite (NGSO) operators to improve broadband speeds.
Consolidation wave pushes rivals SES and Intelsat into merger talks
SES and Intelsat are in active merger talks as a wave of consolidation sweeps over the satellite industry, the Financial Times reported Aug. 4.
Microsoft reveals Azure Space Partner Community
Microsoft is expanding its relationships with space companies through the Azure Space Partner Community, an initiative unveiled July 19 at the Microsoft Inspire 2022 conference.
SpaceX launches SES-22 C-band replacement satellite
SpaceX launched the first television broadcast satellite under SES’s C-band clearing plan June 29 from Cape Canaveral in Florida.
SES mulls direct-to-handheld 5G satellite business
SES is considering plans to provide 5G services directly to handheld devices after rescuing spectrum rights for 62 proposed satellites that were about to expire.
EchoStar says Jupiter-3 won’t be ready for 2022 launch
EchoStar says satellite builder Maxar Technologies won’t deliver its long-awaited Jupiter-3 satellite in time for its end-of-year launch on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket.
NASA selects six companies to demonstrate commercial successors to TDRS
Six companies, including both traditional satellite operators and constellation developers, have won NASA awards to demonstrate services that could ultimately replace the agency’s existing fleet of communications satellites.
Seeking growth in unpredictable times: A conversation with SES CEO Steve Collar
SpaceNews spoke with SES CEO Steve Collar about how the industry is weathering shifting schedules as geopolitical issues add more complexities for the year ahead.
Antonov shortage threatens delivery delays for the biggest satellites
A shortage of Ukrainian Antonov aircraft raises the prospect of more delays for satellite projects already bogged down by supply chain issues.
SES to work with NorthStar on space situational awareness
Satellite operator SES announced March 31 it is working with Canadian startup NorthStar Earth & Space on developing space situational awareness (SSA) data products to support its fleet of communications satellites.
SES orders software-defined replacement satellite from Thales
SES said March 28 that it ordered a software-defined geostationary satellite from Thales Alenia Space to extend content and connectivity services across Europe, Africa and Asia.
SES beat multiple bidders for Leonardo DRS satcom business
Leonardo DRS sold its satellite communications business to SES for $450 million after considering bids from several interested buyers.
SES forges Indian satellite capacity joint venture
Luxembourg-based SES said Feb. 14 it has formed a joint venture with India’s largest telecoms operator to provide multi-orbit connectivity in the country.
SES absorbs SES Networks in streamlining effort
Satellite operator SES is absorbing its SES Networks business unit ahead of deploying its next-generation O3b mPOWER broadband constellation this year.
Satellite operators criticize “extreme” megaconstellation filings
Established satellite operators expressed their frustration at the wave of filings for enormous satellite constellations, arguing nations need to step forward and establish rules to curtail such systems.
