Société Européenne des Satellites
SES S.A. is a Luxembourgish communications satellite operator and a global leader in content and connectivity solutions, owning and operating over 70 satellites in geostationary orbit (GEO) and medium Earth orbit (MEO). They deliver video and data connectivity worldwide to broadcasters, content and internet service providers, mobile and fixed network operators, governments, and institutions. SES's major projects include operating the European Astra TV satellites and the O3b mPOWER data satellites, and they have partnerships with organizations like the European Space Agency (ESA) and the US Army. Associated keywords: satellite communications, GEO, MEO, connectivity, Luxembourg.
Identity changes, mergers, acquisitions, splits, and transferred business lines.
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SES completed its acquisition of Intelsat on July 17, 2025 (final FCC approval received July 14, 2025) for a final cash consideration of $2.6 billion plus contingent value rights, creating a combined global satellite operator with 120 satellites across GEO and MEO orbits. Confirmed via SES press release/investor filings and contemporaneous trade press (The Desk).