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Launches

Launching What’s Next 

This page is our go-to for what’s launched so far and what’s coming next. We’re rolling out a new wave of software defined satellites over the next few years – replacing older spacecraft and boosting our capacity in a big way. 

More power. More coverage. More momentum. 

Check back for the latest launch news, timelines, and mission updates.

SES-5

Launch date | 10 July 2012
5˚E

Launch vehicle: Proton Breeze M

Satellite manufacturer: Space System Loral

SES-4

Launch date | 14 February 2012
22˚W

Launch vehicle: Proton Breeze M

Satellite manufacturer: Space System Loral

SES-2

Launch date | 20 September 2011
87˚W

Launch vehicle: Ariane 5 ECA

Satellite manufacturer: Orbital ATK

Astra 1N

Launch date | 06 August 2011
19.2˚E

Launch vehicle: Ariane 5 ECA

Satellite manufacturer: Airbus Defense and Space

SES-3

Launch date | 16 July 2011
103˚W

Launch vehicle: Proton Breeze M

Satellite manufacturer: Orbital ATK

YahSat 1A

Launch date | 21 April 2011
52.5˚E

Launch vehicle: Ariane 5 ECA

Satellite manufacturer: EADS Astrium

Astra 3B

Launch date | 21 May 2010
23.5˚E

Launch vehicle: Ariane 5 ECA

Satellite manufacturer: Airbus Defense and Space

SES-1

Launch date | 23 April 2010
101˚W

Launch vehicle: Proton Breeze M

Satellite manufacturer: Orbital ATK

NSS-12

Launch date | 28 October 2009
57˚E

Launch vehicle: Ariane 5 ECA

Satellite manufacturer: Space System Loral