Newsflash: SES and Infinite Orbits to Collaborate in Europe’s First Commercial Life Extension Mission
SES and Infinite Orbits signed an agreement for one geostationary satellite life extension mission. This marks the first commercial life extension mission in Europe, and it will be carried out by Endurance™, a 750kg docking vehicle designed for life extension missions.
Endurance’s launch is currently planned for late 2027, and is expected to dock with one SES geostationary satellite following an in-orbit demonstration. This life-extension vehicle has been designed to offer Infinite Orbits’ clients a new generation of in-orbit services, including station keeping, pointing management, orbital relocation and end-of-life disposal.
Adel Haddoud, CEO of Infinite Orbits, said: “We started Infinite Orbits with a focused goal to master a set of technologies allowing for competitive in-orbit services. To change the way we use space, in-orbit services must not only be safe, but they must also be compatible with our customers' needs. We firmly believe that this is essential if we are to offer operators new opportunities to optimize their assets and promote a more sustainable approach to space.”
Adel Al-Saleh, CEO of SES, said: "Extending the operational life of our GEO satellites is important for delivering continued value to customers and optimizing satellite economics. At the same time, we remain committed to advancing space sustainability through innovative approaches. We are excited to collaborate with Infinite Orbits to enable responsible use of space while ensuring long-term service continuity."
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About SES
At SES, we believe that space has the power to make a difference. That’s why we design space solutions that help governments protect, businesses grow, and people stay connected—no matter where they are. With integrated multi-orbit satellites and our global terrestrial network, we deliver resilient, seamless connectivity and the highest quality video content to those shaping what’s next. Following our Intelsat acquisition, we now offer more than 100 years of combined global industry leadership—backed by a track record of bringing innovation “firsts” to market. As a trusted partner to customers and the global space ecosystem, SES is driving impact that goes far beyond coverage. The company is headquartered in Luxembourg and listed on Paris and Luxembourg stock exchanges (Ticker: SESG). Further information is available at: www.ses.com
About Infinite Orbits
Founded in 2017, Infinite Orbits specializes in GEO in-orbit services such as space-based SSA, inspection and life extension. The company has demonstrated unique capabilities in designing and developing small GEO satellites tailored for in-orbit services, through its advanced patented Autonomous Navigation solution Vision Based for services relying on rendezvous capability. Headquartered in Toulouse (France) with offices in the USA, Singapore and Luxembourg, Infinite Orbits aims for global leadership within in-orbits services. For more information, please visit www.infiniteorbits.io
