SES expanded its 03B mPower MEO satellite constellation to ten with the launch of two more birds, highlighting more are in the pipeline.

David Broadbent, a former Intelsat and Raytheon executive, was officially appointed president and CEO of SES Space & Defense on July 17. Catch David Broadbent at the Potomac Officers Club’s 2025 Air and Space Summit on July 31 as he and other government contracting leaders discuss the latest air and space initiatives.

SES expects to complete its acquisition of rival satellite operator Intelsat July 17 after clearing all regulatory hurdles in the way of the multi-billion-dollar deal.

SES finalized its $3.1 billion purchase of Intelsat, positioning itself as a stronger multi-orbit competitor with a fleet of 120 satellites across two orbits.

Luxembourg-based European satellite company SES announced on Tuesday the appointment of David Broadbent as president and CEO of its Space & Defense Organization.

Full acquisition of SES’ composite cylinders and systems business, and joint ownership of its steel cylinders business, further strengthens Hexagon Composites’ European footprint.