SES<\/b>\u2019s recently-launched C-band satellite SES-18 is now providing service, the operator announced Tuesday. The satellite replaced SES-3 at the 103 degrees West orbital position. <\/p>\n
SES-18 was launched alongside SES-19 in a SpaceX Falcon 9 mission in March. The operator also announced that SES-19 has reached its orbital slot at 135 degrees West, where it is co-located with SES-22. Both satellites were built by Northrop Grumman. <\/p>\n
With this milestone, SES has deployed its new satellites in the program to clear C-band spectrum for wireless use. SES also has a sixth ground spare for the program if needed. This is ahead of the deadline in December of this year to clear the C-band on an accelerated timeline and receive incentive payment. <\/p>\n
\u201cWe are excited to see our final two new C-band satellites in their orbital positions, and for SES-18 to provide continuity of service for our customers in the United States,\u201d said Steve Collar, CEO at SES. \u201cThanks to our partners who have been an integral part of our C-band transition program, we look forward to completing the program ahead of the FCC\u2019s accelerated relocation deadline.\u201d<\/p>\n
This will likely be one of Collar\u2019s last comments as CEO of SES as he is set to step down at the end of this month.<\/p>\n
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