SES turns to Boeing for new communications satellite

Boeing’s established relationship with SES gets another boost as the Luxembourg-based satellite company orders a new spacecraft from the from the American aerospace giant.

SES is planning to add capacity and expand services in the growing markets of Northeast Asia, South Asia, and even in Indonesia. The satellite company has asked Boeing for its 11th Spacecraft, the SES-9, a high-powered ka band satellite designed for maximum payload.

The SES 9 will operate for 15 years and deliver 57 high-power Ku band transponders and a 12.7 kw payload to help expand the company’s transmission capacity in the Asian region. The new bird will also increase SES’ redundancy in strategic orbital slots and supply Asia the bandwidth capacity for its growing demands.

At present, SES has a global fleet of 52 geostationary satellites. The SES 9, a 702HP satellite, will also increase the company’s ability to deliver communications solutions for various uses including internet from satellite, broadcasting communications, mobile and fixed networks, and maritime communications.

Financial details of the deal were not disclosed.