Space To Make A Difference Part 1: Why SES & Intelsat Came Together

October 28, 2025 · 21 min · Season 1 · Episode 74

About this episode

The episode discusses the merger between SES and Intelsat and its implications for the satellite industry.

A new brand. A new era. Endless possibilities. In our first episode of a brand new series, we celebrate the satellite industry as it is today and hear more about the new merger between SES and Intelsat. We explore what’s changed, why these two market leaders have joined forces and what that means for customers and partners. Featuring Adel Al-Saleh, CEO of SES; Nihar Shah, Chief Strategy Officer at SES; and Mike De Marco, President of Aero Vertical at SES.   Find out more about this new chapter for SES and Intelsat: www.ses.com   Satellite Stories podcast is presented by Kristina Smith-Meyer, SES Content Creative and Strategy Manager, Global Marketing Communications.

People in this episode

Host: Kristina Smith-Meyer

Guests: Adel Al-Saleh, Nihar Shah, Mike De Marco

Topics covered

satellite industry
merger
SES
Intelsat
customers
partners

Keywords

new brand
new era
endless possibilities

Mentioned in this episode

Products: SES, Intelsat

Books & works: Space To Make A Difference, Satellite Stories