About us

We are the leading provider of satellite services in Europe

SES ASTRA operates the ASTRA Satellite System, offering a comprehensive portfolio of broadcast and broadband solutions for customers in Europe and beyond. ASTRA broadcasts television and radio programmes directly to millions of homes, and provides internet access and network services to governments, large corporations, small- to medium-sized enterprises and individual households.

ASTRA is headquartered in Betzdorf, Luxembourg, from where the company conducts centralised functions such as spacecraft and payload operations, 24x7 technical assistance and corporate activities. In addition, affiliate offices in key markets in Europe provide local sales and marketing support.

ASTRA is part of SES, a group of satellite operators and network providers which, combined, offers global reach.

Our vision

To become the leading network services provider in Europe, the Middle East and Africa to the convergent fixed and mobile, telecoms and media sectors. That's our goal at ASTRA.

To achieve this goal, we've launched a high-performance satellite fleet and built ground facilities with links to European terrestrial carriers. We've also formed strategic partnerships with service providers all along the communications value chain, and introduced new technologies that make it easier and cheaper for our customers to connect, no matter their location.

Most importantly, we've hired capable satellite and networking professionals, whose talents in engineering and customer care and sales have helped propel ASTRA to its position as the market leader in Europe and the direct-to-home broadcast leader worldwide.

These are the people inside ASTRA. Welcome.