Government
Creating the Space for Governments to Protect, Connect, and Lead
Around the world, government and defense organizations rely on SES to stay connected, informed, and mission‑ready. As a trusted, technology‑agnostic space integrator, we deliver secure, resilient, all‑orbit SATCOM solutions that scale with every mission - helping nations protect their sovereignty, strengthen critical communications, and harness space as a force for global security and progress.
Because when missions matter most, you need space you can trust—and partners fully invested in your success.
Why Governments Choose SES
50+
years supporting U.S. and allied governments
60+
agencies and institutions served worldwide
30+
countries leveraging SES connectivity
6
continents supported through terrestrial and satellite services
As geopolitical pressures rise, nations depend on resilient, sovereign, multi‑orbit capabilities to maintain security, ensure decision advantage, and support operations anywhere on Earth.
SES delivers that advantage with global reach, unmatched multi‑orbit expertise, and a commitment to mission assurance.
How we Serve Government Customers
SES serves government customers through distinct delivery models, aligned to jurisdictional and regulatory requirements.
SES Space & Defense
SES Space & Defense is SES’s wholly owned, U.S.-based proxy organization focused exclusively on the specialized needs of the U.S. Government.
Operating under a U.S. Proxy Board, it complies with strict national security and foreign‑ownership requirements while delivering secure, mission‑critical satellite communications and advanced space solutions powered by SES's global multi-orbit fleet.
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SES Global Government
Providing mission-ready, secure satellite communications solutions to allied governments and supra‑national organizations worldwide - including EU, NATO and partner nations - through dedicated teams and affiliates.
This also includes GovSat, a public‑private joint venture between SES and the Government of Luxembourg, providing a sovereign satellite communications capability for European and allied government missions.
