Insights

In December 2022, SES Vice President of Solutions Engineering, Gez Draycott, joined record-breaking polar explorer Robert Swan OBE in Antarctica for a second time. This time he was part of a seven-person expedition to the South Pole. Gez returns to our podcast to talk us through his mission and explain how it’s changed him.

On the 16th December 2022, at 5:48 pm local time the first two O3b mPOWER satellites were successfully launched by SpaceX on a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral, Florida. In this episode we go behind the scenes on the day of the launch and hear the excitement and anticipation of SES colleagues and customers.

Airbus and SES demonstrate high-speed, low-latency satellite connectivity for the French Navy at sea using O3b. Highlighting improved onboard services and real-time data access during missions.

SES announces arrival of SES’s latest O3b mPOWER satellites ahead of launch.

NTT and SES partner to extend edge and private 5G with satellite connectivity to underserved areas. Focuses on scalable, reliable enterprise networks beyond terrestrial limits.

SES announces the retirement of SES Chief Services Officer John Baughn and honors his contributions.

SES explores the importance of C-band spectrum for global connectivity across industries. Discusses policy challenges and the need to balance satellite and 5G demands.

How SES-17 powers high-speed inflight Wi‑Fi on Spirit Airlines with Thales FlytLIVE, closing the connectivity gap. Explores faster streaming, reliability, and the future of connected travel

We stumbled upon the American Space Museum in downtown Titusville by chance. With hundreds of artifacts donated by individuals, astronauts, space workers and NASA - it was pretty clear that if you’re a space enthusiast… then THIS is the place to be!

SES explores the need for clear spectrum regulation to enable satellite-to-satellite links and real-time data transfer and highlights stance on ensuring efficient, interference-free operations.

A firsthand account of leading satellite operations during the Ukraine war, ensuring continued news and services. Highlights resilience, teamwork, and humanitarian support efforts

SES explores how harmonising satellite spectrum enables reliable connectivity on the move. Highlights policy needs to protect spectrum and expand global ESIM access.