Satellite Stories

Rally fans, drivers and engineers reflect on the future of the SES & WRC partnership; and where the World Rally Championship sport is heading next.Featuring:Gregoire Munster, M-Sport World Rally TeamAdrien Fourmaux, M-Sport World Rally TeamSebastien Ogier, Toyota Gazoo RacingRich Millener, M-Sport World Rally team principalJulia Reznik, director at SES Sports and Events, project management andsales operationPhilip Manner, WRC PromoterPresented by Kristina Smith-Meyer, senior creative with SES.Find out more about SES's dedicated sports and events services: https://www.ses.com/find-service/sports-organisations

An insider's understanding into the world of rally car racing, the detail that goes into building the best cars for their sport, plus the balance that is needed for creating optimum performance versus providing the best in-car viewing options for fans watching via broadcast streams.Featuring Rich Millener, M-Sport World Rally team principal.Presented by Kristina Smith-Meyer, senior creative with SES.Find out more about SES's dedicated sports and events services: https://www.ses.com/find-service/sports-organisations

In the cold forests of Finland, to the hot sandy deserts of Kenya - WRC broadcasters and promoters explain how they turn fast paced motorsport racing in remote locations into entertainment enjoyed by millions of viewers watching from home. Together we explore how and why SES satellites offer the most flexible solutions.Featuring:Florian Ruth, head of production at WRC TVMarko Viitanen, managing director at NEP FinlandStefan Koc, live director at NEP FinlandJulia Reznik, director at SES Sports and Events (project management andsales operation)

How SES helps niche sports broadcast in the remotest of areas, and build long lasting partnerships to ensure reliability and growth.Where the relationship with WRC began, the challenges they needed help with and how SES could help with the complexity of broadcasting motorsports to a global audience.Featuring:Philipp Menner, WRC Promoter Shmulik Itzaki, sales director at SES Sports and Events Jona Siebel, managing director of WRCPresented by Kristina Smith-Meyer, senior creative with SES.Find out more about SES's dedicated sports and events services: https://www.ses.com/find-service/sports-organisations

Launched in June from Cape Canaveral, ASTRA 1P is the most powerful wide-beam satellite to ever orbit at 19.2 degrees East. It will ensure superior reliability while delivering unparalleled image quality for broadcasters and content owners across some of SES's largest TV markets in Germany, Spain, and France. Today, we hear from our partners and SES colleagues how and why we're ready for our next generation of Astra satellites.This episode of Satellite Stories features:Steve Bisenius,VP Solutions Engineering, MediaFabrizio Croce, Senior Manager, Payload OperationsMichele Gosetti, Head of Sports & EventsAndre Prahl, Chief Distribution Officer, RTL DeutschlandStefan Kunz, VP Content Platforms & Operations, SkyDeutschlandRead more about Astra 1P's launch here: https://www.ses.com/newsroom/enhancing-tv-experiences-over-192-degrees-east The series is presented by Kristina Smith-Meyer, Manager, Content Creative & Development, SES Global Marketing Communications.

When the stakes are high in a connection-critical world, we discover how Satellite has become a backbone of our ‘always-on' era. And why O3b mPOWER is the first and only satellite system to offer hybrid resilience.This episode of Satellite Stories features Brady Spenrath, SES Portfolio and Segment Marketing Manager. The series is presented by Kristina Smith-Meyer, Manager, Content Creative & Development, SES Global Marketing Communications.

Curious about the exciting world of an SESer? Today we follow Michael Dalheimer through a typical day as a senior spacecraft operations manager. We discover his daily responsibilities, his favourite career moments, and the path that led him to his current role.The series is presented by Kristina Smith-Meyer, Manager, Content Creative & Development, SES Global Marketing Communications.Start your story with SES: ses.com/company/careers

Having interned at SES, Saemi discovered her passion for the regulatory side of engineering. So when the time came to transition into a full-time role, becoming a spectrum engineer proved to be the ideal fit. But what does spectrum management involve? Saemi Tanaka Aceves takes us through her day and offers insight into one of the most fascinating departments in our company.The series is presented by Kristina Smith-Meyer, Manager, Content Creative & Development, SES Global Marketing Communications.Start your story with SES: ses.com/company/careers

From writing satellite procedures to testing user interfaces used by operators to monitor the status and performance of our O3bmPOWER communications system; Chara Lagou's role is essential in ensuring the connectivity our customers rely on - whether on land, in the air, or at sea. The surveyor-turned-software engineer takes us through her daily tasks and gives us an insight into what happens behind the scenes in the Space Software Systems team.The series is presented by Kristina Smith-Meyer, Manager, Content Creative & Development, SES Global Marketing Communications.Start your story with SES: ses.com/company/careers

SES is one of the very few companies focussed on all orbit connectivity. On this episode of Satellite Stories, we compare LEO, MEO and GEO orbits in terms of latency, coverage and data congestion. Taking advantage of all orbits helps governments choose the best connectivity, the highest throughput and the lowest latency for their application needs. Michael Geist (VP of Product Management, SES Space and Defense) explains how.Presented by Kristina Smith-Meyer, senior creative with SES.Find out more about SES Government Services: ses.com/find-service/governmentTo watch our SES Lightboard Video series, click here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXxm68KSt3Zcw5Sj4qSGrp-eiv5FoXH00 Find out more about SES Space & Defense: sessd.com/

An introduction to Europe's first satellite Quantum Key Distribution system.Featuring Theirry Draus (VP Business Development) and Alexandre Wodarczyk (Senior Manager Business Development) both with the EU Programmes, SES Techcom team.Presented by Kristina Smith-Meyer, senior creative with SES.To find out more about EAGLE-1, read here: https://www.ses.com/newsroom/eagle-1-advancing-europes-leadership-quantum-communications To watch our SES Lightboard Video series, click here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXxm68KSt3Zcw5Sj4qSGrp-eiv5FoXH00

Meet our partner, Mercy Ships, offering free life-saving medical services and training to those living in developing countries, with the help of our SES Signature Maritime Solution and thousands of volunteers aboard their hospital ships.Satellite Stories is presented by Kristina Smith-Meyer, SES Senior Creative.This episode features Jonathan Dyson, Director of Enterprise Infrastructure at Mercy Ships; and Greg Martin, VP of Maritime Product Management for SES.Find out more about SES's sustainable development work here: ses.com/about-us/environmental-social-and-governance and SES's Cruise offering here: https://www.ses.com/find-service/cruise

Plaza Luna Suites is a boutique hotel run by Dalila Efigenia Vargas Castillo and her family. A place her mother built from scratch when they first moved the islands in the 1950s. Dalila, much like her mum, aims for the moon when it comes to customer service. And having a reliable internet connection is essential to running her business in every way.From ordering supplies, to responding to reservation enquiries, or booking guests excursions… “Without the internet,” she says, “I do not have a business, simple.”So what difference will an improved service like SES's O3b mPOWER and CNT Ecuador's partnership make to people like Dalila? Satellite Stories host Kristina Smith-Meyer visits to find out.To find out more about SES and CNT Ecuador's partnership, visit https://www.ses.com/o3b-mpower/o3b-mpower-stories/where-conservation-meets-connection

Head several metres under the Pacific Ocean off the island of Santa Cruz and you'll find hammerhead sharks, eagle rays, dolphins and plenty more. But above sea, sitting at her desk in her dive school, Alice Bartlett needs a solid internet connection via satellites in space to keep her business afloat. These days tourists want to book in advance, sort paperwork and licensing before they set off on the holiday of a lifetime. Plus, in the world of TripAdvisor reviews and social media - Academy Bay Diving has to stay competitive online as much as it does on the street. Then, of course - there's the implication of safety. If something was to go wrong out at sea, satellite connection will be the first port of call for help.Satellite Stories host Kristina Smith-Meyer visits Alice and her team of divers in the Galapagos Islands to explore the impact O3b mPOWER will have on everyday businesses and lives.To find out more about the SES and CNT Ecuador's partnership, visit https://www.ses.com/o3b-mpower/o3b-mpower-stories/where-conservation-meets-connection

From conservation to tourism, why having a reliable connection is vital to the Galapagos Islands. Satellite Stories host, Kristina Smith-Meyer, meets with long-term SES partners CNT to find out how satellite connectivity is making the difference for Ecuardorians. O3b mPOWER is set to double the speed of connection on islands like Santa Cruz. It's a growth curve Vianna Maino, minister of telecommunications for Ecuador calls a “must” if the country wishes to keep up with the rest of the world.To find out more about SES and CNT Ecuador's partnership, visit https://www.ses.com/o3b-mpower/o3b-mpower-stories/where-conservation-meets-connection

This November, at the World Radiocommunication Conference in Dubai, the International Telecommunication Union will address several Agenda Items that will have a direct impact not only on SES's ITU satellite filings and day-to-day operations, but also on its spectrum allocations and existing satellite service deployments at large. In this episode of Satellite Stories, Karl Johan Jonsson from the Spectrum Management & Development team at SES talks us through the regulatory mechanisms like the 'EPFD limits' (equivalent power-flux density), that promote harmonious operations of the thousands of satellite systems out at space. Interested to know more about WRC-23? https://www.ses.com/news/events/itu-world-radiocommunication-conference-2023-wrc-23Presented by Kristina Smith-Meyer, SES Senior Creative.

This November, at the World Radiocommunication Conference in Dubai, the International Telecommunication Union will address several Agenda Items that will have a direct impact not only on SES's ITU satellite filings and day-to-day operations, but also on its spectrum allocations and existing satellite service deployments at large. In this episode of Satellite Stories, Benoit Rougier and Samuel Blondeau from the Spectrum Management & Development team at SES discuss how operating satellites in higher orbits as data relay links can offer space stations, earth observation and small satellite systems in lower orbits an alternative path to download data to the ground, providing options for higher resolution, lower latency and resiliency.Interested to know more about WRC-23? https://www.ses.com/news/events/itu-world-radiocommunication-conference-2023-wrc-23Presented by Kristina Smith-Meyer, SES Senior Creative.

This November, at the World Radiocommunication Conference in Dubai, the International Telecommunication Union will address several Agenda Items that will have a direct impact not only on SES's ITU satellite filings and day-to-day operations, but also on its spectrum allocations and existing satellite service deployments at large. You may be wondering - what are some of these agenda items? And what will be the impact for satellite services? Anna Marklund, WRC Lead within the Spectrum Management and Development team at SES joins Satellite Stories podcast to discuss these topics in more detail.Interested to know more about WRC-23? https://www.ses.com/news/events/itu-world-radiocommunication-conference-2023-wrc-23Presented by Kristina Smith-Meyer, SES Senior Creative.

Over the last decade, Vodafone and SES have taken the Cook Islands from high-frequency radio to high-speed broadband using the SES MEO satellite network. The next phase in the partnership deploys the advanced satellite constellation O3b mPOWER to provide fast and reliable 4G+ connectivity to the remotest part of the archipelago.In the final episode of our five-part series, our host Kristina Smith-Meyer meets Kiwis-turned-Cook-Islanders Sam and Raniera as they explain how big a role the internet plays in their daily lives; for work, for education, for pleasure and for sharing their passions which include outrigger canoeing!Featuring: Mac Mokoroa, Minister of Education for the Cook IslandsSam and Raniera Ellison. To learn about the Cook Islands Canoeing Association, visit them on Facebook: facebook.com/CookIslandsCanoeing/ To find out more about our latest MEO constellation, visit ses.com/o3b-mpower/o3b-mpower-stories/taking-nation-forward

Over the last decade, Vodafone and SES have taken the Cook Islands from high-frequency radio to high-speed broadband using the SES MEO satellite network. The next phase in the partnership deploys the advanced satellite constellation O3b mPOWER to provide fast and reliable 4G+ connectivity to the remotest part of the archipelago.In the fourth episode of our five-part series, our host Kristina Smith-Meyer meets Julie Taripo. A journalist producing local documentaries which capture the cultural stories of island life. Julie shows us how access to better connectivity has allowed her content to be viewed and shared across the world.Featuring: Julie Taripo, video journalist, Rarotonga.Enjoy watching Julie's videos on her Moments in Time Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/julietariposhedden To find out more about our latest MEO constellation, visit ses.com/o3b-mpower/o3b-mpower-stories/taking-nation-forward

Over the last decade, Vodafone and SES have taken the Cook Islands from high-frequency radio to high-speed broadband using the SES MEO satellite network. The next phase in the partnership deploys the advanced satellite constellation O3b mPOWER to provide fast and reliable 4G+ connectivity to the remotest part of the archipelago.In the third of a five-part podcast series, our host Kristina Smith-Meyer visits the teachers and pupils at a school on the island of Atiu.Featuring: Nana Roberts, deputy principal at Apii Enuamanu School in AtiuMac Mokoroa, Minister of Education for the Cook IslandsTo find out more, visit ses.com/o3b-mpower/o3b-mpower-stories/taking-nation-forward

Over the last decade, Vodafone and SES have taken the Cook Islands from high-frequency radio to high-speed broadband using the SES MEO satellite network. The next phase in the partnership deploys the advanced satellite constellation O3b mPOWER to provide fast and reliable 4G+ connectivity to the remotest part of the archipelago.In the second of five podcast episodes, we learnt about the impact O3b mPOWER's rollout will have, and how engineers in the Cook Islands are preparing for its arrival on Atiu.Featuring: Anthony Stribling, customer service manager (APAC region), SESRobert McFadzien, CTO, Vodafone Cook IslandsTo find out more, visit ses.com/o3b-mpower/o3b-mpower-stories/taking-nation-forward

Over the last decade, Vodafone and SES have taken the Cook Islands from high-frequency radio to high-speed broadband using the SES MEO satellite network. The next phase in the partnership deploys the advanced satellite constellation O3b mPOWER to provide fast and reliable 4G+ connectivity to the remotest part of the archipelago.In the first of five podcast episodes, Satellite Stories host Kristina Smith-Meyer explores how and why the partnership between VCI and SES first began.Featuring: Phillip Henderson, CEO of Vodafone Cook IslandsAlan Cheng, sales manager (Pacific), SESTo find out more, visit ses.com/o3b-mpower/o3b-mpower-stories/taking-nation-forward

What happened when the world's oldest news agency wanted to grow its capacity for live content via satellite distribution? How does satellite technology aid content producers looking to share thousands of live feeds per month with their customers? And how can a news agency keep up with a competitive and hungry market?On this episode of Satellite Stories we explore why the partnership between AFP and SES formed back in 2017, how ‘SES 360' became the backbone in developing an online platform called AFPTV Live and where the partnership is heading next.Satellite Stories podcast is presented by SES senior creative, Kristina Smith-Meyer.To find out more, visit ses.com/case-studies

Julia Reznik, Deputy Head of Sports & Events at SES Satellites joins Satellite Stories to discuss how SES helps its partners provide services for the different types of sport customers; from those wanting traditional sports coverage versus the increased demand for women's sports coverage, esports and personalised broadcast experiences.Satellite Stories podcast is presented by SES Senior Creative, Kristina Smith-Meyer.To find out more, visit ses.com/case-studies

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.Read more about the journey he's been on via the SES blog: https://www.ses.com/blog/gez-draycott-return-antarctica Satellite Stories podcast is presented by SES Senior Creative, Kristina Smith-Meyer.If you'd like to find out more about the technology and causes we're supporting with our Corporate Social Responsibility team - you can read more on our ESG page.

Built by Boeing, launched by SpaceX on a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station - our second-generation MEO system will enable customers across the globe to benefit from the highest, most flexible, guaranteed throughput.On the 16th December 2022, at 5:48 pm local time the first two O3b mPOWER satellites were successfully launched into space in 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.To read or watch more about the new SES constellation, click here: ses.com/o3b-mpowerThank you to SpaceX for the actuality. To watch SpaceX launch the SES O3b mPOWER mission in full visit the SpaceX YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WAQD83ElZY Satellite Stories podcast is presented by SES senior creative, Kristina Smith-Meyer.

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!So in the days before the O3b mPOWER satellites were launched we headed inside and sat down with one of the museum's members of staff to remind ourselves just exactly how cool space really is!Thank you to our guest Mark Marquette, Community Liaison & Astronomy for the American Space Museum and US Walk of Fame in Titusville, Florida. You can visit spacewalkoffame.org to find out more about the museum.Thank you to SpaceX for the actuality. To watch SpaceX launch the SES O3b mPOWER mission in full visit the SpaceX YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WAQD83ElZY And to read or watch more about the new SES constellation, click here: ses.com/o3b-mpowerSatellite Stories podcast is presented by SES Senior Creative, Kristina Smith-Meyer.

When one of the world's most watched wrestling promoters contacted SES to help build their global audience - our instant response was ‘hell yeah'!Distribution, sat trucks, IP, fibre, full redundancy…just a handful of the solutions that we can provide our live sports and events partners such as NFL, ESPN or…AEW.On the final episode of our four part series, we hear from those sitting ringside in Arthur Ashe stadium as well as the fans watching at home.Plus, we find out what it takes for a brand new company to distribute across 130 countries worldwide within four years, and ensure their content is delivered reliably.With thanks to our guests:Tony Khan, president and CEO of AEWShane Emerson, head of global programming and partnerships at AEWThe professional wrestling tag team 'The Acclaimed', Anthony Bowens and Max CasterJamal Tate and Corey RileyCopyright for all live match actuality belongs to All Elite Wrestling.Satellite Stories podcast is presented by SES senior creative, Kristina Smith-Meyer.For more about what SES does, visit SES.com

When one of the world's most watched wrestling promoters contacted SES to help build their global audience - our instant response was ‘hell yeah'!Distribution, sat trucks, IP, fibre, full redundancy…just a handful of the solutions that we can provide our live sports and events partners such as NFL, ESPN or…AEW.In the third of four episodes, we meet some of the wrestlers on AEW's roster and the man behind talent development. We learn what it takes to be a successful pro - not just on stage, but also on camera. And why satellite television is the epicentre of their industry; from inspiring children to become future stars, to entertaining grandmas watching on the other side of the world!With thanks to our guests:Pat Buck, VP of talent development at AEWKris Statlander, wrestlerRicky Starks, wrestlerCopyright for all live match actuality belongs to All Elite Wrestling.Satellite Stories podcast is presented by SES senior creative, Kristina Smith-Meyer.For more about what SES does, visit SES.com

When one of the world's most watched wrestling promoters contacted SES to help build their global audience - our instant response was ‘hell yeah'!Distribution, sat trucks, IP, fibre, full redundancy…just a handful of the solutions that we can provide our live sports and events partners such as NFL, ESPN or…AEW.In this second of four episodes, we go behind-the-scenes to hear the why and how a tennis stadium in Queens was transformed into a Grand Slam All Elite Wrestling event watched by thousands across the world.With thanks to our guests:David Fruitman, transmission manager for AEWGreg Werner, executive in charge of production at AEW Kyle Clouse, DVB engineer for sports and events at SESDerek Ortman, Sports and Events Operator for sports and events at SESCopyright for all live match actuality belongs to All Elite Wrestling.Satellite Stories podcast is presented by SES senior creative, Kristina Smith-Meyer.For more about what SES does, visit SES.com

When one of the world's most watched wrestling promoters contacted SES to help build their global audience - our instant response was ‘hell yeah'!Distribution, sat trucks, IP, fibre, full redundancy…just a handful of the solutions that we can provide our live sports and events partners such as NFL, ESPN or…AEW.In this first of four episodes, we go behind-the-scenes to hear the why and how a tennis stadium in Queens was transformed into a Grand Slam All Elite Wrestling event watched by thousands across the world.With thanks to our guests:Susanna Mandel-Mantello, VP of strategic accounts in sports and events at SESChris Harrington, senior VP of business strategy for AEWSonjay Dutt, VP of production and creative coordination at AEWCopyright for all live match actuality belongs to All Elite Wrestling.Satellite Stories podcast is presented by SES senior creative, Kristina Smith-Meyer.For more about what SES does, visit SES.com

“When Robert first went to the South Pole, back in 1985, believe it or not there were actually more people that had been to the moon than had actually been to the South Pole!”Gez Draycott, Vice President of Sales Engineering at SES returns to the Satellite Stories podcast with a follow up of the latest twists and turns working with explorer Robert Swan. He announces that SES will be sponsoring him to head back to Antarctica for Robert's next expedition - but this time they'll be pushing the boundary further physically and technically than any of SES's other ESG feats to date: #ChallengeAcceptedListen back to our earlier episodes, when we supported Robert and the 2041 ClimateForce expedition in March 2022: https://www.ses.com/podcasts/live-streaming-antarctica-part-1-whyhttps://www.ses.com/podcasts/live-streaming-antarctica-part-2-howAnd to follow Gez's progress visit instagram.com/gez_antarctica and www.gdraycott.co.uk Satellite Stories podcast is presented by SES Senior Creative, Kristina Smith-Meyer.If you'd like to find out more about the technology and causes we're supporting with our Corporate Social Responsibility team - you can read more on our ESG page.

Music has the power to bring us all together to share our stories. That's why SES was delighted to be an official partner of the Cercle Festival 2022!And that's not the only musical production house we've supported - over the last five years SES has supported Tomorrowland, dubbed as the most global electronic festival on earth.In this episode of Satellite Stories, hear how our technical team made these partnerships happy and why together with our industry partners, we do the extraordinary in space to deliver amazing experiences everywhere on earth.Thanks to our guest Elodie Maurer, SES marketing manager for O3b mPOWER.To find out more about our Occasional Use services, visit SES.comFor Tomorrowland's digital offering, check out tomorrowland.com/en/digitalHead to Cercle.io to watch Cercle's videos, including the performance we've highlighted with Ry X in Brazil.Satellite Stories podcast is presented by SES Senior Creative, Kristina Smith-Meyer.

Nihar Shah discusses how the global pandemic and the war in Ukraine have influenced trends within the satellite industry. From space innovation, cloud dominance, the emergence of 5G to technology tackling climate change; the SES Vice President of Strategy and Market Intelligence offers a deeper insight into where next when it comes to satellite possibilities.Satellite Stories podcast is presented by SES Senior Creative, Kristina Smith-Meyer.For more about what we do, visit SES.com

‘Build the new' is one of the many phrases Nick Thompson uses to define L192's mission. This exciting team based out of our Washington DC base specialise in collaborating with idea generators, technology innovators and market leaders.  Together, SES combines expertise in network technology, automation, cloud and productization with customers to create prototypes, test, launch and monetize new, disruptive services. Nick, responsible for Product Delivery at SES Networks, shares why and what the team gets up to.  Satellite Stories podcast is presented by SES Senior Creative, Kristina Smith-Meyer. To find out more visit the “Sparking Innovation with L192” webpage on http://ses.com/ (ses.com) (under Insights section). On this webpage you can watch the roundtable films and read more on L192, its mission and why it matters to our customers and partners.

When the world came to a halt early 2020 due to the global pandemic, there were two big changes for the satellite industry: Number one - the cruise and aviation industries came crashing to a halt. We were concerned for our customers. Knowing it could take years to rebuild economically, we wondered whether they'd survive such devastating consequences financially? And number two - with more people working and staying at home than ever before, there was a surge in demands for more capacity, as well as faster and more reliable connectivity. But it wasn't all bad news. For some - the pandemic offered a chance to take stock, to pause, to refill, to renew and refresh. Like our aviation customers who used the opportunity to update satellite technology on their grounded aircraft. On this episode of Satellite Stories we share a handful of the headlines captured during our recent Roundtable event, filmed in Luxembourg with market specialists based at our head office.  What impact has the pandemic had on all segments in the satellite industry? And how has SES had to adapt to continue to serve customers' changing needs? You can watch the films in full on our website. Visit ses.com/insights to find out more. Satellite Stories podcast is presented by SES Senior Creative, Kristina Smith-Meyer. Guest speakers include Bishwajit Gogoi, Deepu Pillai, Piia Kupari and Elisabeth Eberhardt.

Connecting Antarctica to the world: This time we share what happened next. How SES's technical solution made dreams become reality as we supported the 2041 ClimateForce expedition in March 2022. Gez Draycott, Vice President of Sales Engineering at SES talks us through how he enabled capacity to connect in such a remote place, what impact the trip to Antarctica had on him personally, and how this project may shape our company's future in the way it reports carbon emissions moving forwards. Satellite Stories podcast is presented by SES Senior Creative, Kristina Smith-Meyer. If you'd like to find out more about the technology and causes we're hoping to support with our Corporate Social Responsibility team - you can read more at http://ses.com/about-us/environmental-social-and-governance (ses.com/about-us/environmental-social-and-governance) And to see some of the videos and photos from Gez's time in Antarctica: https://www.instagram.com/gez_antarctica/ (instagram.com/gez_antarctica/ )

When record-breaking polar explorer Robert Swan asked whether SES could help live-stream from his next expedition across Antarctica - frankly, we jumped at the opportunity to play our part. SES's Senior Manager Amber Ledgerwood shares how she and her team work to support social and environmental initiatives. Robert Swan's ‘2041 Mission' included. In this fascinating episode, Amber and Robert discuss how they're hoping the project will unfold - live - on board the expedition vessel in March 2022. Plus, we hear why and how SES takes our environmental, social and corporate governance objectives seriously.  Satellite Stories podcast is presented by SES's Senior Creative, Kristina Smith-Meyer. If you'd like to find out more about the technology and causes we're hoping to support with our Corporate Social Responsibility team - you can read more at ses.com/about-us/environmental-social-and-governance

GEO, MEO and LEO... What is what exactly when it comes to the world of multi-orbits? And why is SES choosing to invest its future in multiple orbits, not just one of them? “It's naive to now think that one solution will serve all markets equally.” Stewart Sanders, Executive Vice President of Technology, talks tech of where it all started in Lower Earth Orbit; to where SES's future is headed with Medium Earth Orbit, and O3b mPOWER. Satellite Stories podcast is presented by SES Senior Creative, Kristina Smith-Meyer. If you'd like to find out more about the technology and industries we're hoping to support with O3b mPOWER - you can download our insight paper for free at ses.com/o3b-mpower

This is a special podcast episode offering a taste of SES's latest behind-the-scenes video series - Close-Up. SES has partnered with Microsoft Azure to ensure secure, reliable delivery of Azure services into any market. But how does this relationship work practically? And how can customers in all segments benefit from the growth and expansion of cloud services offered by SES? Featuring: JP Hemingway, CSPO for SES. Ewald Schrap, Principal Program Managers with the Azure Global team at Microsoft. Lynn MacDonald, Microsoft Azure Space Lead for Australia and Japan. Satellite Stories podcast is presented by SES Senior Creative, Kristina Smith-Meyer. https://www.ses.com/insights/close-series/close-microsoft (Sign up here) to access the full "Close-Up with Microsoft" video series.

Unless you're familiar with Greenland's waters, it's generally difficult to navigate through its arctic conditions. The climate, influence of the weather, vastness of the sea area and the ever-changing ice conditions mean that all shipping vessels – from fishing boats to cargo ships – need an experienced pilot onboard.  In this episode of Satellite Stories we meet arctic navigator Søren Nuka Olsvig, to learn about the importance of real-time information via reliable internet connection at sea. Join Kristina Smith-Meyer, SES Senior Creative, in discovering the SES partnership with Tusass Greenland. For more about what we do, visit SES.com

There are limited schooling options and no interconnecting roads between settlements in Greenland. Many students rely on boats, planes or helicopters to access high-schools and universities.  The power of digital inclusion opens doors to online teaching and distance learning platforms previously unavailable in parts of Greenland. Anders Ogaard is a teacher at the Institute for Learning in Nuuk. He reveals the impact connectivity is having on his pupils' lives - near and far, and on the wider opportunities the internet can offer Greenlandic culture. Join Kristina Smith-Meyer, SES's Senior Creative, in discovering the world of e-education in Greenland. For more about what we do, visit SES.com

Greenland is a country full of entrepreneurs and artists, all relying on uninterrupted internet connectivity, including Liv Jensen - founder and designer at www.InukDesign.one  Liv offers us an insight into how she works with production and shipping companies around the world via her website and social media platforms to sell her artwork. Join Kristina Smith-Meyer, SES's Senior Creative, in discovering Liv's story. For more about what we do, visit SES.com By the way, the music you hear on this episode is Rasmus Berthelsen's hymn ‘Guuterput Qutsinnermiu' (Our God In Heaven). As sung by the Avaat Choir.

Greenland is the world's largest island yet least densely populated... but how do you connect remote settlements like Tasiilaq and Ittoqqortoormiit to the wider world? And what impact does being connected have on the country's education, economy and health care sector? Join Kristina Smith-Meyer on a trip to the country's capital, Nuuk to discover more about SES's partnership with Tusass - Greenland's sole telecommunications provider.  For more about what we do, visit SES.com

When it comes to knowing your UHD from your HDR, are you struggling to see the wood from the trees? Then fear not because today we're talking Ultra High Definition, High Dynamic Range AND - ironically - trees. No, really we are…  Through the eyes of cinematographers, colourists and camera experts we'll learn how a super pixel count can make a real difference. Both in the cinema and in our homes; watching the latest movie or that all-important live sport fixture. To paint a picture of why mastering the detail matters we follow the story of a violin being made - from the Bavarian Alps to the performance floor. Satellite Stories is presented by SES Senior Creative, Kristina Smith-Meyer.  For more about what we do, visit SES.com

It's almost here! SES-17 is a very-high-throughput all-electric geostationary satellite, and is all set for launch in just a matter of months. Designed and manufactured by Thales Alenia Space, the satellite will operate in conjunction with SES's other Medium Earth Orbit and geostationary satellites.  It's mission is to provide connectivity services across the Americas and the north-Atlantic. But what will that mean for customers and future partners? Whether on land, at sea or in the air? Chief Technology Officer, Ruy Pinto and VP of Technology Programmes Management, Paul van Gelder reveal some of the secrets behind SES-17 project. Satellite Stories is presented by Kristina Smith-Meyer. For more about what we do, visit SES.com

This is special episode offering a taster of SES's latest exclusive video series: Close-Up. The pace of change in the satellite industry over the last decade has dwarfed anything in the three decades that preceded it. Just about everything has changed, from the nature of satellites themselves and the applications they're used for, to the customers who require them and the value chain through which satellite communication is delivered to users on Earth. This time on Satellite Stories, Kristina Smith-Meyer hears from JP Hemingway, CEO of SES Networks and Nihar Shah, VP of Strategy & Market Intelligence. Sign up here to access the full "Close-Up with SES" video series.

When Hurricane Irma hit the Caribbean island of Saint Martin in September 2017, lives were lost, buildings were destroyed as well as families and businesses displaced. It cost the country more than $1.5bn in damages. But what’s lesser known is the impact the hurricane had on local infrastructure. For some people, they were left without any internet or TV services for over 6 months. That meant no news updates to heed warning of important weather updates. Andrew Wong, CEO of KiwiSat, wanted better for his customers. He wanted to create an affordable, high quality service that would be able to withstand the tropical storms of the Caribbean, Mexican and Latin America regions. Right from the get-go, SES supported his vision to create a successful Direct-to-Home service called KiwiSat. This episode demonstrates the impact DTH providers can offer, as well as an insight into the mission behind launching SES-10, and SES’s world-renowned Elevate Training programme. Satellite Stories podcast is presented by SES Senior Creative, Kristina Smith-Meyer. For more about what we do, visit SES.com

Mission possible: From ground to air, Satellite Stories meets the wider DEA Aviation team to understand how satellite communications is impacting the success of their missions - not just in customer satisfaction, but also schedule maintenance and overseeing the crew’s safety. In the second part of this two-part series, Luke Sutton, Edward Grinrod and Sally Varley take us through DEA’s people and processes, from operations room to airport hangar. Satellite Stories is presented by SES Senior Creative Specialist, Kristina Smith-Meyer. For more about what we do, visit SES.com

How do HD real-time camera feeds support international border patrols in tackling crime, and life or death rescue missions? This two-part series offers an insight into how SES satellite communications are being translated by our customer, DEA Aviation Ltd, based in Nottinghamshire UK. Their clients include Frontex (the European Border and Coast Guard Agency), Ordnance Survey, arable farmer and many more. John Sullivan and Dicky Patounas from the DEA management team explain why they rely upon SES for airborne ISR, conducting aerial surveys and providing specialised commercial air services. Plus, the series shines a spotlight on the life and career of an aviator - and how several decades of working in the Royal Air Force still serves the DEA team today. Satellite Stories is presented by SES Senior Creative Specialist, Kristina Smith-Meyer. For more about what we do, visit SES.com