The BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) is a public service broadcaster that produces a wide range of space-related content, including documentaries, news coverage, and educational programs. While not directly involved in space missions or manufacturing, the BBC plays a significant role in public engagement with space exploration and astronomy. Key programs include "The Sky at Night," "Universe," and various series featuring Professor Brian Cox. The BBC partners with other organizations to provide coverage of space events and missions, such as those by NASA, ESA, and the Chinese National Space Administration (CNSA).
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The public broadcasters that signed contracts directly with SES include ARD and ZDF in Germany, BBC in the UK, BVN in the Netherlands, and TV5Monde and France 24 from France via partner Globecast.
The BBC will use Measat-3 capacity through Globecast, which will provide ground segment and uplink services for the television broadcaster.
The BBC renewed a contract with Malaysian satellite operator Measat to broadcast channels across Asia using capacity on Measat-3.