Consulting
Leverage the Expertise of the Industry Leader and Invested Partner
Your Partner from Ground to Orbit
With SES’s Consulting Services, you have experts on your side from day one.
From satellite design and construction to acquisition of a launch vehicle to final satellite integration, we work with you through all aspects of satellite procurement to ensure a successful mission.
Our experienced teams ensure design, manufacturing, and launch services are executed according to contractual and technical specifications, with a focus on delivering performance, efficiency, security, schedule, and cost advantages.
Four Core Areas of Consulting Support
SES’s Consulting Services focus on the key elements needed to deliver a successful satellite program:
Satellite Construction Oversight
As the foundational architects of satellite technology, SES experts guide you through all stages of satellite construction.
Manufacturer Engagement
Our program managers and engineers are our customers’ closest advocates, working side-by-side with the satellite manufacturer throughout the build of the spacecraft, serving as the eyes, ears, and voice of SES.
Flight-Proven Technologies
SES relies on only tried-and-true technology, often conducting rigorous testing for a year or more before signing a procurement contract. We do the same for you.
Breadth of Satellite Experience
With 145 GEO satellites procured, SES has experience operating 14 different types of satellite buses. We can confidently recommend the right type of satellite for your specific applications.
Technical Continuity Throughout the Process
We assign project managers and engineers for the duration of the design process, delivering a level of continuity that minimizes risk, enhances team dynamics, improves schedule performance, and delivers the reliability customers expect and deserve.
Regulatory Services
We leverage our decades of experience to help you navigate a continuously evolving regulatory framework. Our dedicated in-house regulatory team and global partners maximize your orbit resources and overcome regulatory challenges.
ITU Filing and Meeting Support
Submission and maintenance of International Telecommunications Union (ITU) filings, along with participation in ITU and other regional meetings
Satellite Network Coordination
Coordination of all satellite networks associated with ITU filings
Feasibility Analysis
Analysis of new scenarios stemming from changes in the deployment of new satellites or new orbital locations
License Application Support
Management of all technical aspects of license applications
Launch Services
With SES Launch Management Services, you have direct access to our experts and experience of successfully launching over 145 spacecraft from 6 different manufacturers on 10 different launch vehicles.
Study Contracts
SES provides expert consulting and study services to support complex, mission-critical space programs. Drawing on more than 60 years of operational experience, SES partners with customers to deliver rigorous analysis, informed recommendations, and practical guidance tailored to unique specific objectives.
Whether evaluating life-extension vehicle options, defining optimal architectures for space relay requirements, or assessing new mission concepts, SES applies deep technical expertise and real-world operational insight to help customers make confident, data-driven decisions. Our study contracts are designed to reduce risk, clarify tradeoffs, and ensure each program is positioned for long-term success.
By combining proven methodologies with unmatched operational knowledge, SES helps transform complex challenges into actionable, high-impact solutions.
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