SES S.A. Overview
Pro stress-test →SES S.A. is a Luxembourgish communications satellite operator supplying video and data connectivity worldwide to broadcasters, content and internet service providers, mobile and fixed network operators, governments and institutions. SES owns and operates over 70 satellites in two different orbits: geostationary orbit (GEO) and medium Earth orbit (MEO), including European Astra TV satellites, the O3b and O3b mPOWER data satellites and others with names including AMC, Ciel, NSS, Quetzsat, YahSat and SES.
Strategic Profile
Pro stress-test →SES is the world's second-largest telecommunications satellite operator by revenue and operates a fleet of more than 55 satellites able to reach 99% of the World's population. In April 2024, SES announced the acquisition of satellite services provider Intelsat to create a more competitive multi-orbit satellite operator, which was cleared by the UK Competition and Markets Authority in May 2025, the European Commission in June 2025, and the US Federal Communications Commission in July 2025.
Competitive Landscape
Pro stress-test →SES is the world's second-largest telecommunications satellite operator by revenue. Main competitors include Intelsat (now merged with SES as of 2025), Viasat, and emerging NewSpace operators. The dual GEO-MEO constellation and European government backing provide differentiation, though competition from low-earth orbit (LEO) broadband providers (SpaceX Starlink, Amazon Kuiper, OneWeb) is intensifying.
Industry Context
SES S.A. operates in Satellite Communications & Broadcasting.
Key facts
Founded: 1985 · Headquarters: Betzdorf, Luxembourg · Employees: N/A · Revenue: N/A · Market cap: N/A