In 1985, SES was born in Luxembourg with a revolutionary vision: to transform how Europe received television. The founders recognized a gap in the broadcasting landscape - traditional terrestrial infrastructure was limited in reach and capability. By launching their first satellite, Astra 1A, they pioneered direct-to-home satellite TV, making it possible for viewers across Europe to access more channels than ever before. This bold move didn't just change TV; it redefined the possibilities of satellite communications.
From those early days delivering standard definition broadcasts, SES evolved into the world's only multi-orbit satellite operator. The company consistently pushed boundaries - becoming the first to carry high-definition television, then expanding beyond broadcasting into data connectivity. Today, with over 70 satellites spanning both geostationary and medium Earth orbits, SES connects governments, businesses, and people everywhere. The visionaries who started this journey couldn't have imagined how their spark would ignite a global space solutions powerhouse, but their commitment to bridging distances through technology remains the heart of everything SES does.