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EADS Astrium Will Deliver Four New Satellites To SES ASTRA.
The satellite operator orders four Astrium satellites to supply European broadcasters and fuel growth in EEMEA.
Global satellite operator SES SA and Astrium, a wholly owned subsidiary of EADS, informed that SES has ordered four multi-mission satellites from Astrium to deliver replacement as well as incremental capacity for its SES Astra and SES World Skies divisions.
The new satellites, to be designated Astra 2E, Astra 2F, Astra 2G and Astra 5B, will allow the release of the existing satellites at two orbital positions (28.2 and 31.5 degrees east) and add new capacity as well as fleet deployment flexibility for the SES group over the coming years.
The satellites are planned for launch in several steps between 2012 and 2014. The design life of each satellite is 15 years.
About EADS Astrium
EADS Astrium is an aerospace subsidiary of the European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company (EADS) and is dedicated to providing civil and defence space systems and services.
Abort SES ASTRA
SES ASTRA operates the ASTRA Satellite System, offering a comprehensive portfolio of broadcast and broadband solutions for customers in Europe and beyond. ASTRA broadcasts television and radio programmes directly to millions of homes, and provides internet access and network services to governments, large corporations, small- to medium-sized enterprises and individual households.