SES-15

SES 15 is a geostationary communications satellite operating in Ka- and Ku-bands in North America, which uses electric propulsion for initial orbit raising and all on-orbit manoeuvres. The new satellite was built by Boeing based on the Boeing 702SP platform, to be launched in Q2 2017, and to open up a new orbital location to serve North America. SES-15 carries a hybrid payload, with additional Ku-band wide beams and Ku- as well as Ka-band High Throughput Satellite (HTS) capability. The satellite is equipped with an electric propulsion system for orbit raising and in-orbit manoeuvres. SES-15, positioned at 129° West, enables SES to serve its leading aeronautical customers and serve other traffic-intensive data applications such as government, VSAT networks, and maritime.