SES Satellites News
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SES taps SpaceX for two additional Falcon 9 launches - SpaceNews
SpaceX has been selected by SES to launch four O3b mPower broadband satellites. This agreement expands on a previous deal in which SpaceX was chosen to launch seven O3b mPower satellites. The satellites will be launched in medium Earth orbit across four Falcon 9 missions from 2021 to 2024. The O3b mPower constellation aims to provide a multi-terabit global network for various sectors. SES operates around 70 satellites and this launch agreement will contribute to the companys growth.
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SES and Gilat Telecom Restore Internet Connectivity In DRC - Space in Africa
Gilat Telecom, in partnership with SES, has restored internet connectivity in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) after four days of disruption caused by damaged undersea sea cables. The restoration was achieved using high-throughput, low-latency satellite capabilities. Gilat Telecoms CEO highlighted the reliability and performance of the satellite solutions, which have revolutionized internet connectivity in the country. The partnership between Gilat Telecom and SES has enabled the delivery of high-performance connectivity in the DRC, reaching underserved and unserved locations. Gilat Telecom recently expanded its agreement with SES to provide more bandwidth to rural areas and extend services to other cities in the DRC. SES is a leading communication satellite owner and operator, while Gilat Telecom is an Israel-owned communication solutions provider.
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Israel's Gilat Partners With SES For O3b mPOWER - SpaceWatch.Global
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MX1 and SES to 'merge'
SES is dropping the MX1 brand, its technical services subsidiary, in favor of a single market-facing brand. The MX1 brand will be phased out in the next few weeks. MX1 is the result of a merger between SES Platform Services and RR Media. SES can now handle every aspect of delivering content to global audiences, including content management, channel playout, content distribution, and content monetisation.
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SES Announces Successful Completion of Merger of RR Media with SES Platform Services
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SES Platform Services and RR Media are MX1 - Via Satellite -
SES has completed the merger of RR Media with its subsidiary, SES Platform Services to form MX1. The combined global media services company will distribute more than 1,000 TV channels, manage the playout of 440 channels and deliver syndicated content to more than 120 subscription Video on Demand (VOD) platforms. Avi Cohen, previously CEO of RR Media, will lead MX1. SES acquired RR Media for $13.291 per share, leading to an enterprise value of $242.2 million.
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SES acquires Israeli co RR Media for $242m
SES is acquiring Israeli digital media services provider RR Media for $242 million. The acquisition is expected to be completed before the end of the third quarter of 2016. RR Media provides scalable, converged digital media services to over 1,000 media companies globally. The deal is a major boost for Rapac Communication and Infrastructure Ltd. and Viola Private Equity, which hold stakes in RR Media. After the acquisition, RR Media and SES PS will be combined to create a new, stand-alone media services provider.
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