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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-7

Launch date | 16 May 2009
108.2˚E

Launch vehicle: Proton Breeze M

Satellite manufacturer: Boeing Satellite System

NSS-9

Launch date | 12 February 2009
177˚W

Launch vehicle: Ariane 5 ECA

Satellite manufacturer: Orbital ATK

Ciel-2

Launch date | 10 December 2008
129˚W

Launch vehicle: Proton Breeze M

Satellite manufacturer: Thales Alenia Space

Astra 1M

Launch date | 05 November 2008
19.2˚E

Launch vehicle: Proton Breeze M

Satellite manufacturer: Airbus Defense and Space

AMC-21

Launch date | 14 August 2008
125˚W

Launch vehicle: Ariane 5 ECA

Satellite manufacturer: Thales Alenia Space

Astra-4A

Launch date | 15 November 2007
5˚E

Launch vehicle: Proton Breeze M

Satellite manufacturer: Lockheed Martin

Astra-1L

Launch date | 04 May 2007
19.2˚E

Launch vehicle: Ariane 5 ECA

Satellite manufacturer: Lockheed Martin

AMC-18

Launch date | 07 December 2006
83˚W

Launch vehicle: Ariane 5 ECA

Satellite manufacturer: Lockheed Martin

Astra-1KR

Launch date | 19 April 2006
19.2˚E

Launch vehicle: Atlas V

Satellite manufacturer: Lockheed Martin