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| ⚫ | '''SES Sirius''', formerly called '''Nordic Satellite AB''' (NSAB) was the owner and operator of the two [[Sirius (satellite)|Sirius]] satellites, which provide the [[Nordic countries]] and the [[Baltic state]]s, with TV, radio, data and communications solutions.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nsab.se/nsab4.asp?tx_category_id=162 |title=Nordic Satellite AB - History|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20011221170544/http://www.nsab.se/nsab4.asp?tx_category_id=162 |archive-date=2001-12-21 }}</ref> The company is today entirely owned and controlled by [[SES (company)|SES]] and has no independent existence.<ref>{{cite news|title=SES Astra Gains Full Ownership of SES Sirius |
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The 2004 SES Annual Report states that 16.4 million homes received broadcast and broadband services from the |
The 2004 SES Annual Report states that 16.4 million homes received broadcast and broadband services from the Sirius system, 1.5 million from the satellites directly and another 14.9 million from cable networks distributing content via Sirius.<ref>{{cite web|title=SES Global Annual Report - 2004|url=https://www.ses.com/sites/default/files/2016-11/annual-report-04-en.pdf |
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==History== |
==History== |
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In 1982 the governments of |
In 1982 the governments of Sweden and Norway formed NSAB as part of a wide-ranging partnership for the purpose of "telecommunication satellite cooperation". In 1989 the two governments agreed to end their partnership, the Swedish government assumed full ownership with the acquisition of Norway's 15% share.<ref name="nordicspace">{{cite web|title=The Dream About a Scandinavian Satellite Operator|author=Baard Kringen|date=August 11, 2014|url=https://nordicspace.net/2014/08/11/the-dream-about-a-scandinavian-satellite-operator/|website=nordicspace.net|access-date=March 5, 2023}}</ref> |
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On |
On April 2, 1989 NSAB's first satellite, the [[Aérospatiale]] built [[Tele-X]], was launched on an [[Ariane 2]] rocket from French Guiana. The Swedish Space Corporation (SSC) was contracted to operate the TELE-X system and in 1993 the company acquired the Swedish government's shares, becoming the sole owner.<ref name="nordicspace"/> |
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In late 1993 NSAB acquired Marco Polo 1, a [[Boeing Satellite Systems|Hughes 376]] geostationary communications satellite, from British Sky Broadcasting. Marco Polo 1 was built for and operated by [[British Satellite Broadcasting]]. However following that company's collapse it merged with Sky Television to form BSkyB. In this "merger" Sky was the dominant force and their system of transponder lease from [[ |
In late 1993 NSAB acquired Marco Polo 1, a [[Boeing Satellite Systems|Hughes 376]] geostationary communications satellite, from British Sky Broadcasting. Marco Polo 1 was built for and operated by [[British Satellite Broadcasting]]. However following that company's collapse it merged with Sky Television to form BSkyB. In this "merger" Sky was the dominant force and their system of transponder lease from SES' [[Astra (satellites)|Astra]] satellites was maintained. Marco Polo 1 (and its sister satellite) were gradually withdrawn from service.<ref>{{cite web|last=Krebs|first=Gunter D.|title=Marco Polo 1, 2 (BSB 1, 2) / Sirius 1 / Thor 1|publisher=Gunter's Space Page|access-date=March 5, 2023|url=https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/marco-polo.htm}}</ref> |
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In |
In February 1994 [[Teracom]] acquired a 50% share of NSAB. The same month Marco Polo 1 re-entered service as Sirius 1 at 5°E. In July 1994 NSAB agreed the purchase of Sirius 2 from Aérospatiale (later [[Alcatel Space]]). The satellite was successfully launched on November 12, 1997 by [[Ariane 4]] rocket. Shortly after launch SES signed a lease agreement for all transponders on the satellite.<ref name="nordicspace"/> |
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In 1996 [[Tele Danmark]] acquired a 25% share in NSAB from Teracom.<ref name="nordicspace"/> |
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In May 1997 NSAB ordered a Hughes 376HP. The Sirius 3 satellite was successfully launched on October 5, 1998, again by Ariane 4 rocket.<ref name="nordicspace"/> |
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In October 2000 [[SES (company)|SES]] acquired the shares of Tele Danmark and Teracom to become 50-50 joint owner with SSC.<ref>{{cite web|title=The SES Success Story|author1=Jos Heyman|date=September 2013|url=http://www.satmagazine.com/story.php?number=1184851607|publisher=Sat Magazine|access-date=March 5, 2023}}</ref> SES increased its shareholding to 75% in December 2003, and renamed the company to SES Sirius on December 1, 2005. In January 2008, SES further increased its shareholding in SES Sirius to 90%.<ref>{{cite news|title=SES Strengthens Grip on SES Sirius|date=January 31, 2008|url=https://www.satellitetoday.com/telecom/2008/01/31/ses-strengthens-grip-on-ses-sirius/|publisher=Via Satellite|access-date=March 3, 2023}}</ref> |
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In March 2010 [[SES (company)|SES]] (as then subsidiary [[SES Astra]]) took full control and in June 2010 the company was renamed SES Astra and the only fully operational satellite, [[Sirius (satellite)#Sirius 4|Sirius 4]], renamed [[Astra 4A]].<ref>{{cite news|title=SES Sirius changes name – to Astra|date=June 23, 2010|first=Julian|last=Clover|url=https://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2010/06/23/ses-sirius-changes-name-%E2%80%93-to-astra/|website=Broadband TV News|access-date=March 3, 2023}}</ref> |
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== External links == |
== External links == |
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*[http://www.ses |
* [http://www.ses.com/ SES] - Official SES site |
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* [https://www.ses.com/our-coverage SES fleet information] |
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*[http://www.nsab.se/nsab4.asp?tx_category_id=162 Nordic Satellite AB - History] |
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Latest revision as of 06:19, 6 May 2024
SES Sirius, formerly called Nordic Satellite AB (NSAB) was the owner and operator of the two Sirius satellites, which provide the Nordic countries and the Baltic states, with TV, radio, data and communications solutions.[1] The company is today entirely owned and controlled by SES and has no independent existence.[2]
The 2004 SES Annual Report states that 16.4 million homes received broadcast and broadband services from the Sirius system, 1.5 million from the satellites directly and another 14.9 million from cable networks distributing content via Sirius.[3]
History
[edit]In 1982 the governments of Sweden and Norway formed NSAB as part of a wide-ranging partnership for the purpose of "telecommunication satellite cooperation". In 1989 the two governments agreed to end their partnership, the Swedish government assumed full ownership with the acquisition of Norway's 15% share.[4]
On April 2, 1989 NSAB's first satellite, the Aérospatiale built Tele-X, was launched on an Ariane 2 rocket from French Guiana. The Swedish Space Corporation (SSC) was contracted to operate the TELE-X system and in 1993 the company acquired the Swedish government's shares, becoming the sole owner.[4]
In late 1993 NSAB acquired Marco Polo 1, a Hughes 376 geostationary communications satellite, from British Sky Broadcasting. Marco Polo 1 was built for and operated by British Satellite Broadcasting. However following that company's collapse it merged with Sky Television to form BSkyB. In this "merger" Sky was the dominant force and their system of transponder lease from SES' Astra satellites was maintained. Marco Polo 1 (and its sister satellite) were gradually withdrawn from service.[5]
In February 1994 Teracom acquired a 50% share of NSAB. The same month Marco Polo 1 re-entered service as Sirius 1 at 5°E. In July 1994 NSAB agreed the purchase of Sirius 2 from Aérospatiale (later Alcatel Space). The satellite was successfully launched on November 12, 1997 by Ariane 4 rocket. Shortly after launch SES signed a lease agreement for all transponders on the satellite.[4]
In 1996 Tele Danmark acquired a 25% share in NSAB from Teracom.[4]
In May 1997 NSAB ordered a Hughes 376HP. The Sirius 3 satellite was successfully launched on October 5, 1998, again by Ariane 4 rocket.[4]
In October 2000 SES acquired the shares of Tele Danmark and Teracom to become 50-50 joint owner with SSC.[6] SES increased its shareholding to 75% in December 2003, and renamed the company to SES Sirius on December 1, 2005. In January 2008, SES further increased its shareholding in SES Sirius to 90%.[7]
In March 2010 SES (as then subsidiary SES Astra) took full control and in June 2010 the company was renamed SES Astra and the only fully operational satellite, Sirius 4, renamed Astra 4A.[8]
Sources
[edit]- ^ "Nordic Satellite AB - History". Archived from the original on 2001-12-21.
- ^ "SES Astra Gains Full Ownership of SES Sirius". Via Satellite. March 8, 2010. Retrieved March 3, 2023.
- ^ "SES Global Annual Report - 2004" (PDF). SES Global. Retrieved March 5, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e Baard Kringen (August 11, 2014). "The Dream About a Scandinavian Satellite Operator". nordicspace.net. Retrieved March 5, 2023.
- ^ Krebs, Gunter D. "Marco Polo 1, 2 (BSB 1, 2) / Sirius 1 / Thor 1". Gunter's Space Page. Retrieved March 5, 2023.
- ^ Jos Heyman (September 2013). "The SES Success Story". Sat Magazine. Retrieved March 5, 2023.
- ^ "SES Strengthens Grip on SES Sirius". Via Satellite. January 31, 2008. Retrieved March 3, 2023.
- ^ Clover, Julian (June 23, 2010). "SES Sirius changes name – to Astra". Broadband TV News. Retrieved March 3, 2023.
External links
[edit]- SES - Official SES site
- SES fleet information