A world of satellite resources for Africa

A world of satellite
resources for Africa
SES and our
capacity to grow
2 | Capacity to grow
We cover Africa with seven satellites, with another four to launch by 2014. The
incremental satellite capacity brings new opportunities for you to connect your
customers, employees and TV audience.
Our extensive teleport network can enable you to gain excellent access to the
internet, along with flexible and reliable connectivity options to support a variety
of applications for your business.
Our satellites deliver comprehensive C-band coverage and high-powered Ku-band
beams for DTH, corporate VSAT networks, two-way broadband services, trunking
and GSM backhaul services. We ensure coverage throughout Africa and the most
efficient use of capacity for our customers.
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November 2011
SES satellite fleet in Africa
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-7
4A
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-1
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-7
TR
AS
SS
N
SS
N
SS
N
SS
N
SSE
4
5
SSE
SS
N
SS
N
To be relocated
4 | SES satellite fleet Africa
Accra | Johannesburg
In orbit
To be launched
Inclined
To be relocated
5˚E
338˚E
340˚E
322.5˚E
Inclined
47˚W
To be launched
Regional
representation:
322.5˚E
47˚W
In orbit
0
03
Accra | Johannesburg
-1
-7
Regional
representation:
Coverage
Ku-band
C-band
North Africa
NSS-7, NSS-12
NSS-703, NSS-10, SES-4*, NSS-7,
NSS-5, SES-5, NSS-12
West Africa
SES-4, NSS-7, ASTRA 4A, SES-5*,
ASTRA 2B, ASTRA 2F*, ASTRA 2G*
NSS-703, NSS-10, SES-4, NSS-7,
NSS-5, SES-5, NSS-12
Central Africa
SES-4, NSS-7, ASTRA 4A, SES-5
NSS-703, NSS-10, SES-4, NSS-7,
NSS-5, SES-5, NSS-12
East Africa
ASTRA 4A, SES-5, NSS-12
SES-4, NSS-7, NSS-5, SES-5, NSS-12
Southern Africa
NSS-7, NSS-5, ASTRA 4A, SES-5
NSS-703, NSS-10, SES-4, NSS-7,
NSS-5, SES-5, NSS-12
*S
ES-4 and SES-5 will be launched in Q4 2011 and Q1 2012 respectively.
ASTRA 2F is to be launched in 2012 and ASTRA 2G in 2014.
SS
N
2B
4A
- 12
-5
-7
A
TR
AS
SS
SS
A
TR
AS
N
N
5
4
A
TR
AS
SSE
SSE
2F
A
TR
AS
57˚E
28.2˚E
5˚E
340˚E
338˚E
2G
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Our African coverage
6 | Our fleet coverage
NSS-703
47°W
Orbital location
NSS-703
NSS-703 C-band coverage
NSS-703 East Hemi C-band beam
NSS-703 satellite opens up a new orbital slot at 47° West to provide
C- and Ku-band inclined capacity over the Atlantic Ocean Region.
NSS-703 provides cost-effective capacity supporting GSM backhaul,
trunking and VSAT and maritime networks.
Launch date
6 October 1994
Launch vehicle
Atlas - IIAS
Design life
10 years
Satellite manufacturer
Space Systems Loral
EIRP
Elevation angle
Uplink frequency
C-band uplink:
5.925 – 6.45 GHz
Ku-band uplink:
14.00 – 14.50 GHz
Downlink frequency
C-band downlink:
3.70 – 4.20 GHz
Ku-band downlink:
10.95 – 11.20 GHz
11.45 – 11.70 GHz
11.70 – 11.95 GHz
12.50 – 12.75 GHz
Polarisation
C-band: Circular
Ku-band: Linear
Transponders
C-band: up to 27
(36 MHz equivalent)
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NSS-10
322.5°E
Orbital location
NSS-10
NSS-10 C-band coverage
NSS-10 Europe and Africa C-band beam
The high-powered C-band coverage over the Americas, Europe and Africa
is ideal for telco & VSAT operators. NSS-10’s individual transponder
switching capability and unique simultaneous downlink functionality
connects hub services based in Europe and North America to address
the growing connectivity needs of the region.
Launch date
3 February 2005
Launch vehicle
Proton Breeze M
Design life
15 years
Uplink frequency
C-band uplink:
5.925 – 6.45 GHz
Downlink frequency
C-band downlink:
3.70 – 4.20 GHz
Polarisation
C-band: Dual Linear
Transponders
C-band: up to 24
(36 MHz equivalent)
Satellite manufacturer
Alcatel
8 | Our fleet coverage
EIRP
Elevation angle
SES-4
338°E
Orbital location
SES-4
SES-4 C-band coverage
SES-4 Ku-band coverage
SES-4 will replace NSS-7 to provide enhanced coverage over Africa. It is
ideal for DTH and VSAT services throughout the region as well as linking
Africa and Europe. The high-powered East Hemi beam covers all of
Africa, including Madagascar, and is capable of cross-strapping to the
Ku-band beams. The incremental global capacity can support maritime
services, trunking applications and more.
Expected launch date
Q4 2011
Launch vehicle
Proton Breeze M
Design life
15 years
Uplink frequency
C-band uplink:
5.85 – 6.425 GHz
Ku-band uplink:
13.75 – 14.50 GHz
Downlink frequency
C-band downlink:
3.625 – 4.20 GHz
Ku-band downlink:
Europe & Africa:
10.95 – 11.20 GHz
11.45 – 11.70 GHz
12.50 – 12.75 GHz
Polarisation
C-band: Circular
Ku-band: Linear
Transponders
C-band: up to 23
(36 MHz equivalent)
Ku-band: up to 36
(36 MHz equivalent)
Satellite manufacturer
Space Systems Loral
EIRP
Elevation angle
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SES-4
338°E
Orbital location
SES-4 West Africa Ku-band beam
SES-4 Europe and Middle East Ku-band beam
SES-4 East Hemi C-band beam
10 | Our fleet coverage
EIRP
Elevation angle
NSS-7
338°E
Orbital location
NSS-7 will move to 340°E. Footprints shown below
show coverage from the satellite’s future orbital location.
NSS-7 C-band coverage
NSS-7
NSS-7 Ku-band coverage
NSS-7 currently supports video contribution and distribution across all of
Africa, as well as hosts a leading DTH platform in West Africa. The EastHemi beam is home to many GSM trunking networks across Africa, and
provides an uplink facility from Europe. The high-powered zone beams
support corporate VSAT networks, broadband services and more. NSS-7
will move to 340°E after the launch of SES-4.
Launch date
16 April 2002
Launch vehicle
Ariane 44L
Design life
12 years
Uplink frequency
C-band uplink:
5.85 – 6.425 GHz
Ku-band uplink:
14.00 – 14.50 GHz
Downlink frequency
C-band downlink:
3.625 – 4.20 GHz
Ku-band downlink:
Europe & Africa:
10.95 – 11.20 GHz
11.45 – 11.70 GHz
12.50 – 12.75 GHz
Polarisation
C-band: Circular
Ku-band: Linear
Transponders
C-band: up to 26
(36 MHz equivalent)
Ku-band: up to 24
(36 MHz equivalent)
Satellite manufacturer
Lockheed Martin
EIRP
Elevation angle
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NSS-7
338°E
Orbital location
NSS-7 East Hemi C-band beam
NSS-7 North East C-band zone
NSS-7 South East C-band zone
12 | Our fleet coverage
EIRP
Elevation angle
NSS-7
338°E
Orbital location
NSS-7 West Africa Ku-band beam
NSS-7 South Africa Ku-band beam
NSS-7 Europe and Middle East Ku-band beam
EIRP
Elevation angle
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NSS-5
340°E
Orbital location
NSS-5
NSS-5 C-band coverage
NSS-5 Ku-band coverage
Now available in the Atlantic Ocean Region, NSS-5 complements NSS-7
to support a range of GSM backhaul and maritime services. With a wide
coverage of Europe and Africa, NSS-5 is ideal for telco operators and oil
and gas services in the sub-Saharan region. The satellite also connects
VSAT networks between the United States and southern Africa, and
enables video distribution across Africa.
Launch date
23 September 1997
Launch vehicle
Ariane 42L
Design life
10 years
Satellite manufacturer
Lockheed Martin
14 | Our fleet coverage
Uplink frequency
C-band uplink:
5.85 – 6.425 GHz
Ku-band uplink:
14.00 – 14.50 GHz
Downlink frequency
C-band downlink:
3.625 – 4.20 GHz
Ku-band downlink:
10.95 – 11.20 GHz
11.45 – 11.70 GHz
11.70 – 11.95 GHz
12.50 – 12.75 GHz
Polarisation
C-band: Circular
Ku-band: Linear
Transponders
C-band: up to 27
(36 MHz equivalent)
Ku-band: up to 5
(36 MHz equivalent)
EIRP
Elevation angle
NSS-5
340°E
Orbital location
NSS-5 North East C-band zone
NSS-5 South East C-band zone
NSS-5 East Hemi C-band beam
EIRP
Elevation angle
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NSS-5
340°E
Orbital location
NSS-5 Ku-band spot beam 1
16 | Our fleet coverage
NSS-5 Ku-band spot beam 2
EIRP
Elevation angle
SES-5
5°E
Orbital location
SES-5
SES-5 East Hemi C-band beam
SES-5 Sub-Saharan Africa Ku-band beam
SES-5 will provide new high-powered and comprehensive C-band
coverage of the African continent to support services including wireless
backhaul and enterprise VSAT networking. The beam’s unique coverage
also enables uplinking from teleports in Europe and the Middle East.
The powerful Ku-band beam will offer coverage over sub-Saharan Africa
to deliver DTH services.
Expected launch date
Q1 2012
Launch vehicle
Proton Breeze M
Design life
15 years
Satellite manufacturer
Space Systems Loral
EIRP
Elevation angle
Uplink frequency
C-band uplink:
5.869 – 6.425 GHz
Ku-band uplink:
Africa:
14.25 – 14.80 GHz
17.30 – 18.10 GHz
Ka-band Europe uplink:
28.10 – 29.15 GHz
Downlink frequency
C-band downlink:
3.64 – 4.20 GHz
Ku-band downlink:
Africa:
11.45 – 12.50 GHz
Transponders
C-band: up to 22
(36 MHz equivalent)
Ku-band: up to 24
out of
6 FSS (36 MHz)
24 BSS (33 MHz)
Polarisation
C-band: Circular
Ku-band: Linear
Ka-band: Linear
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ASTRA 4A
5°E
Orbital location
ASTRA 4A
ASTRA 4A Sub-Saharan Africa Ku-band beam
The high-powered beam provides DTH coverage to multiple African
markets with a dedicated Ku-band beam from a single orbital
position – which eliminates the need for dual illumination from separate
beams. Our customers can uplink and downlink within the African
footprint, and also between Africa and Europe.
Launch date
18 November 2007
Launch vehicle
Proton Breeze M
Design life
15 years
Satellite manufacturer
Lockheed Martin
18 | Our fleet coverage
Uplink frequency
Ku-band uplink:
14.00 – 14.25 GHz
17.30 – 18.10 GHz
Ka-band uplink:
29.15 – 30.00 GHz
Polarisation
Ku-band: Linear
Transponders
Ku-band: 6
(36 MHz)
Downlink frequency
Ku-band downlink:
11.70 – 12.75 GHz
Ka-band downlink:
18.80 – 19.30 GHz
19.70 – 19.95 GHz
21.50 – 21.75 GHz
EIRP
Elevation angle
ASTRA 2B
28.2°E
Orbital location
ASTRA 2B
ASTRA 2B West Africa Ku-band beam
This satellite provides dedicated Ku-band coverage in western Africa and
the Gulf of Guinea, with peak power over Nigeria. It is ideal for providing
reliable internet, two-way broadband applications, regional shared and
dedicated-hub VSAT services. It is also home to a DTH platform serving
West Africa.
Launch date
14 September 2000
Launch vehicle
Ariane 5
Uplink frequency
Ku-band uplink:
Africa:
13.75 – 14.25 GHz
Downlink frequency
Ku-band downlink:
Africa:
12.50 – 12.75 GHz
Design life
14 years
Polarisation
Ku-band: Linear
Transponders
Ku-band: 16
(26 MHz)
Satellite manufacturer
EADS Astrium
EIRP
Elevation angle
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NSS-12
57°E
Orbital location
NSS-12
NSS-12 C-band coverage
NSS-12 Ku-band coverage
This satellite allows customers to directly connect Points of Presence to
the global internet backbone and link to teleports in Europe, Africa and
Asia. NSS-12 is capable of cross-strapping between C- and Ku-band
transponders, and can cross-connect China to Africa. The dedicated East
Africa beam is customised for DTH, VSAT, government and broadband
applications.
Launch date
29 October 2009
Launch vehicle
Ariane 5
Design life
15 years
Satellite manufacturer
Space Systems Loral
20 | Our fleet coverage
Uplink frequency
C-band uplink:
5.85 – 6.425 GHz
Ku-band uplink:
13.75 – 14.50 GHz
Downlink frequency
C-band downlink:
3.625 – 4.20 GHz
Ku-band downlink:
10.95 – 11.20 GHz
11.45 – 11.70 GHz
12.25 – 12.75 GHz
Polarisation
C-band: Circular
Ku-band: Linear
Transponders
C-band: up to 20
(36 MHz equivalent)
Ku-band: up to 24
(36 MHz equivalent)
EIRP
Elevation angle
NSS-12
57°E
Orbital location
NSS-12 Middle East and Europe Ku-band beam
NSS-12 East Africa Ku-band beam
NSS-12 West Hemi C-band beam
EIRP
Elevation angle
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Why work with SES?
22 | Why work with SES?
We have local support teams
With our specialised knowledge and regional expertise, we work closely with you
to support your specific needs.
We have all your markets covered
Your ambitions are our objectives – tailoring new business models and dedicating
the majority of our new satellite coverage to your needs in fast-growing emerging
markets.
We will help your business grow
Your growth is at the heart of our business. We use our industry expertise and
technical infrastructure to help you thrive and expand your network reach anywhere in the world.
We will help you develop your opportunities
Our commitment to excellence and market focus helps you engage with new
­customers and enhance your services to make the most of your opportunities.
upcoming satellite launches
Satellite
Launch date
Orbital position
Transponders
Manufacturer
SES-4
Q4 2011
338° East
23 C-band
36 Ku-band Space Systems
Loral
SES-5
Q1 2012
5° East
22 C-band 23 Ku-band
Space Systems
Loral
ASTRA 2F
2012
28.2° East
12 Ku-band
EADS Astrium
ASTRA 2G
2014
28.2° East
10 Ku-band
EADS Astrium
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The information and data contained herein
are subject to change. Please contact your
SES representative for up-to-date technical
specifications. Print date: November 2011.