Connecting the World Through Advanced Satellite Networks
SES operates GEO and MEO satellite networks delivering low-latency, high-throughput global connectivity for governments, enterprises, aviation, maritime, telecommunications, cloud, and media industries.
About SES
A global leader in satellite connectivity solutions
Multi-Orbit Strategy
SES operates GEO and MEO satellite networks, employing a pioneering multi-orbit strategy that combines the strengths of both orbital regimes. By integrating O3b and O3b mPOWER MEO constellations with its established GEO fleet, SES delivers unmatched low-latency, high-throughput global connectivity.
This approach enables SES to serve the most demanding connectivity requirements across enterprise, cloud, government, aviation, maritime, and telecommunications sectors — providing the right orbit for every application.
O3b & O3b mPOWER
The O3b MEO constellation revolutionized satellite connectivity by delivering fiber-like performance from space. Operating at ~8,000 km altitude, O3b satellites provide latency of approximately 150ms — dramatically lower than traditional GEO satellites.
O3b mPOWER represents the next generation — a software-defined MEO system with flexible, high-throughput beams capable of multi-terabit total capacity, enabling unprecedented scalability and performance for global connectivity.
Satellite Assets
Countries Served
Global Coverage Reach
Years of MEO Innovation
Satellite Fleet
Advanced orbital assets delivering global connectivity
O3b MEO Constellation
MEOCoverage: Global equatorial band (±45°)
- Low-latency broadband
- Enterprise connectivity
- Telecom backhaul
- Government services
O3b mPOWER
MEOCoverage: Global coverage
- Next-gen flexible beams
- Software-defined capacity
- Cloud-native architecture
- Multi-terabit capacity
SES-17
GEOCoverage: Americas + Atlantic Ocean
- Aviation in-flight connectivity
- Maritime mobility
- High-throughput Ka-band
- Cruise ship connectivity
GEO Satellite Network
GEOCoverage: Global (multiple orbital slots)
- Broadcast & DTH television
- Enterprise networking
- Government communications
- Wide-area coverage
Satellite Applications
Powering critical connectivity across every industry
Internet Connectivity
High-speed broadband for underserved regions and enterprise networks worldwide.
Aviation Connectivity
In-flight Wi-Fi and operational data links for commercial and private aviation.
Maritime Communications
Reliable connectivity for vessels, offshore platforms, and cruise ships.
Government & Defense
Secure, resilient communications for military and government operations.
Disaster Recovery
Rapid deployment connectivity for emergency response and crisis management.
Cloud & Enterprise
Low-latency cloud access and enterprise SD-WAN connectivity solutions.
Broadcast Television
DTH broadcasting and content distribution to millions of viewers globally.
Remote Area Connectivity
Bridging the digital divide for remote communities and rural populations.
Global Coverage
Satellite connectivity spanning every continent and ocean
Stylized global coverage visualization — GEO + MEO multi-orbit network
Americas
Enterprise, Aviation, Maritime, Broadcast
Europe
Telecom, Government, Enterprise, Media
Africa
Broadband, Remote, Government, Telecom
Middle East
Government, Enterprise, Maritime
Asia-Pacific
Aviation, Maritime, Enterprise, Telecom
Technology
The orbital infrastructure powering next-generation connectivity
GEO Satellites
Geostationary satellites orbit at 35,786 km altitude, remaining fixed relative to Earth. Ideal for wide-area broadcast coverage, DTH television, and broad connectivity services across entire continents.
35,786 km altitudeMEO Satellites
Medium Earth Orbit satellites at ~8,000 km deliver dramatically lower latency than GEO — approximately 150ms vs 600ms+. The O3b constellation pioneered this approach for enterprise and cloud connectivity.
~8,000 km altitudeO3b Network
The original O3b MEO constellation serves over 50 countries in the equatorial band. Designed to connect the "Other 3 Billion" people without reliable internet, it delivers fiber-like performance from space.
Equatorial coverageO3b mPOWER
Next-generation software-defined MEO system with flexible, steerable high-throughput beams. Multi-terabit total capacity enables unprecedented scalability for enterprise, cloud, government, and mobility applications.
Multi-terabit capacityMulti-Orbit Architecture
SES uniquely combines GEO and MEO orbital regimes in a unified network architecture. This multi-orbit strategy delivers the optimal combination of coverage, latency, throughput, and resilience for every use case.
GEO + MEO combinedLow-Latency Connectivity
Sub-150ms round-trip latency from the O3b MEO constellation enables real-time applications including cloud computing, video conferencing, financial transactions, and interactive enterprise services.
Sub-150ms RTTMarket Analysis Dashboard
Satellite industry trends and performance indicators
Revenue Growth
YoY 2025
Satellite Capacity
Total fleet 2026
Connectivity Demand
CAGR 2024-2026
Industry Growth
Market size USD
Revenue Growth Trend (USD Billion)
Satellite Capacity Growth (Gbps)
Market Capitalization Indicator
Satellite industry market size estimate — for analytical reference only
Estimated 2026 market size
⚠ Market data is for informational and analytical purposes only. Not financial advice. This platform is not affiliated with SES S.A.
News & Missions
Latest developments in satellite technology and deployment
O3b mPOWER Constellation Deployment
SES continues the phased deployment of its O3b mPOWER next-generation MEO satellite system, expanding multi-orbit service capabilities with software-defined flexible beams for enterprise and government customers.
SES Expands Multi-Orbit Services
SES accelerates its multi-orbit strategy, integrating GEO and MEO networks to deliver cloud-native connectivity solutions. The expansion targets enterprise cloud networking and telecommunications backhaul markets.
SES-17 Mobility Connectivity
SES-17 continues to deliver high-throughput Ka-band connectivity for aviation and maritime mobility applications across the Americas and Atlantic Ocean, supporting in-flight Wi-Fi and cruise ship connectivity.
Mission Timeline
First O3b satellites launched, pioneering MEO connectivity.
Constellation expanded to 20 satellites, broadening equatorial coverage.
Next-generation MEO system development and testing phase.
First O3b mPOWER satellites launched, beginning multi-terabit era.
Complete GEO+MEO multi-orbit network delivering global connectivity.
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