Satellite Stories

Why Luxembourg, the Netherlands and their NATO allies are tapping into MGS - MEO Global Services, and accessing SES’s O3b mPOWER system.This technology provides critical resilient satcom capabilities for its partners in the areas of defence, security and disaster recovery.Roy Sielaff, SES Vice President Space and Defence Europe, explains how.Presented by Kristina Smith-Meyer, SES content creative and development manager, Global Marketing Communications.

Rally fans, drivers and engineers reflect on the future of the SES & WRC partnership; and where the World Rally Championship sport is heading next.Featuring:Gregoire Munster, M-Sport World Rally TeamAdrien Fourmaux, M-Sport World Rally TeamSebastien Ogier, Toyota Gazoo RacingRich Millener, M-Sport World Rally team principalJulia Reznik, director at SES Sports and Events, project management andsales operationPhilip Manner, WRC PromoterPresented by Kristina Smith-Meyer, senior creative with SES.Find out more about SES’s dedicated sports and events services: https://www.ses.com/find-service/sports-organisations

In the cold forests of Finland, to the hot sandy deserts of Kenya - WRC broadcasters and promoters explain how they turn fast paced motorsport racing in remote locations into entertainment enjoyed by millions of viewers watching from home. Together we explore how and why SES satellites offer the most flexible solutions.Featuring:Florian Ruth, head of production at WRC TVMarko Viitanen, managing director at NEP FinlandStefan Koc, live director at NEP FinlandJulia Reznik, director at SES Sports and Events (project management andsales operation)

Launched in June from Cape Canaveral, ASTRA 1P is the most powerful wide-beam satellite to ever orbit at 19.2 degrees East. It will ensure superior reliability while delivering unparalleled image quality for broadcasters and content owners across some of SES’s largest TV markets in Germany, Spain, and France. Today, we hear from our partners and SES colleagues how and why we’re ready for our next generation of Astra satellites.This episode of Satellite Stories features:Steve Bisenius,VP Solutions Engineering, MediaFabrizio Croce, Senior Manager, Payload OperationsMichele Gosetti, Head of Sports & EventsAndre Prahl, Chief Distribution Officer, RTL DeutschlandStefan Kunz, VP Content Platforms & Operations, SkyDeutschlandRead more about Astra 1P’s launch here: https://www.ses.com/newsroom/enhancing-tv-experiences-over-192-degrees-east The series is presented by Kristina Smith-Meyer, Manager, Content Creative & Development, SES Global Marketing Communications.

Curious about the exciting world of an SESer? Today we follow Michael Dalheimer through a typical day as a senior spacecraft operations manager. We discover his daily responsibilities, his favourite career moments, and the path that led him to his current role.The series is presented by Kristina Smith-Meyer, Manager, Content Creative & Development, SES Global Marketing Communications.Start your story with SES: ses.com/company/careers

From writing satellite procedures to testing user interfaces used by operators to monitor the status and performance of our O3bmPOWER communications system; Chara Lagou’s role is essential in ensuring the connectivity our customers rely on - whether on land, in the air, or at sea. The surveyor-turned-software engineer takes us through her daily tasks and gives us an insight into what happens behind the scenes in the Space Software Systems team.The series is presented by Kristina Smith-Meyer, Manager, Content Creative & Development, SES Global Marketing Communications.Start your story with SES: ses.com/company/careers