Satellite Stories

Over the last decade, Vodafone and SES have taken the Cook Islands from high-frequency radio to high-speed broadband using the SES MEO satellite network. The next phase in the partnership deploys the advanced satellite constellation O3b mPOWER to provide fast and reliable 4G+ connectivity to the remotest part of the archipelago.

In the third of a five-part podcast series, our host Kristina Smith-Meyer visits the teachers and pupils at a school on the island of Atiu.

Featuring: 

Nana Roberts, deputy principal at Apii Enuamanu School in Atiu

Mac Mokoroa, Minister of Education for the Cook Islands

To find out more, visit ses.com/o3b-mpower/o3b-mpower-stories/taking-nation-forward

Over the last decade, Vodafone and SES have taken the Cook Islands from high-frequency radio to high-speed broadband using the SES MEO satellite network. The next phase in the partnership deploys the advanced satellite constellation O3b mPOWER to provide fast and reliable 4G+ connectivity to the remotest part of the archipelago.

In the second of five podcast episodes, we learnt about the impact O3b mPOWER’s rollout will have, and how engineers in the Cook Islands are preparing for its arrival on Atiu.

Featuring:

Anthony Stribling, customer service manager (APAC region), SES

Robert McFadzien, CTO, Vodafone Cook Islands

To find out more, visit ses.com/o3b-mpower/o3b-mpower-stories/taking-nation-forward

Over the last decade, Vodafone and SES have taken the Cook Islands from high-frequency radio to high-speed broadband using the SES MEO satellite network. The next phase in the partnership deploys the advanced satellite constellation O3b mPOWER to provide fast and reliable 4G+ connectivity to the remotest part of the archipelago.

In the first of five podcast episodes, Satellite Stories host Kristina Smith-Meyer explores how and why the partnership between VCI and SES first began.

Featuring:

Phillip Henderson, CEO of Vodafone Cook Islands

Alan Cheng, sales manager (Pacific), SES

To find out more, visit ses.com/o3b-mpower/o3b-mpower-stories/taking-nation-forward

What happened when the world’s oldest news agency wanted to grow its capacity for live content via satellite distribution? How does satellite technology aid content producers looking to share thousands of live feeds per month with their customers? And how can a news agency keep up with a competitive and hungry market?

On this episode of Satellite Stories we explore why the partnership between AFP and SES formed back in 2017, how ‘SES 360’ became the backbone in developing an online platform called AFPTV Live and where the partnership is heading next.

Satellite Stories podcast is presented by SES senior creative, Kristina Smith-Meyer.

To find out more, visit ses.com/case-studies

Julia Reznik, Deputy Head of Sports & Events at SES Satellites joins Satellite Stories to discuss how SES helps its partners provide services for the different types of sport customers; from those wanting traditional sports coverage versus the increased demand for women’s sports coverage, esports and personalised broadcast experiences.

Satellite Stories podcast is presented by SES Senior Creative, Kristina Smith-Meyer.

To find out more, visit ses.com/case-studies

In December 2022, SES Vice President of Solutions Engineering, Gez Draycott, joined record-breaking polar explorer Robert Swan OBE in Antarctica for a second time. 

This time he was part of a seven-person expedition to the South Pole.

Gez returns to our podcast to talk us through his mission, and explain how it’s changed him.

Read more about the journey he’s been on via the SES blog: https://www.ses.com/blog/gez-draycott-return-antarctica 

Satellite Stories podcast is presented by SES Senior Creative, Kristina Smith-Meyer.

If you’d like to find out more about the technology and causes we’re supporting with our Corporate Social Responsibility team - you can read more on our ESG page.

Built by Boeing, launched by SpaceX on a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station - our second-generation MEO system will enable customers across the globe to benefit from the highest, most flexible, guaranteed throughput.

On the 16th December 2022, at 5:48 pm local time the first two O3b mPOWER satellites were successfully launched into space in Florida.

In this episode we go behind the scenes on the day of the launch, and hear the excitement and anticipation of SES colleagues and customers.

To read or watch more about the new SES constellation, click here: ses.com/o3b-mpower

Thank you to SpaceX for the actuality. To watch SpaceX launch the SES O3b mPOWER mission in full visit the SpaceX YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WAQD83ElZY 

Satellite Stories podcast is presented by SES senior creative, Kristina Smith-Meyer.

We stumbled upon the American Space Museum in downtown Titusville by chance. With hundreds of artifacts donated by individuals, astronauts, space workers and NASA - it was pretty clear that if you’re a space enthusiast…then THIS is the place to be!

So in the days before the O3b mPOWER satellites were launched we headed inside and sat down with one of the museum’s members of staff to remind ourselves just exactly how cool space really is!

Thank you to our guest Mark Marquette, Community Liaison & Astronomy for the American Space Museum and US Walk of Fame in Titusville, Florida. 

You can visit spacewalkoffame.org to find out more about the museum.

Thank you to SpaceX for the actuality. To watch SpaceX launch the SES O3b mPOWER mission in full visit the SpaceX YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WAQD83ElZY 

And to read or watch more about the new SES constellation, click here: ses.com/o3b-mpower

Satellite Stories podcast is presented by SES Senior Creative, Kristina Smith-Meyer.

When one of the world’s most watched wrestling promoters contacted SES to help build their global audience - our instant response was ‘hell yeah’!

Distribution, sat trucks, IP, fibre, full redundancy…just a handful of the solutions that we can provide our live sports and events partners such as NFL, ESPN or…AEW.

On the final episode of our four part series, we hear from those sitting ringside in Arthur Ashe stadium as well as the fans watching at home.

Plus, we find out what it takes for a brand new company to distribute across 130 countries worldwide within four years, and ensure their content is delivered reliably.

With thanks to our guests:

Tony Khan, president and CEO of AEW

Shane Emerson, head of global programming and partnerships at AEW

The professional wrestling tag team 'The Acclaimed', Anthony Bowens and Max Caster

Jamal Tate and Corey Riley

Copyright for all live match actuality belongs to All Elite Wrestling.

Satellite Stories podcast is presented by SES senior creative, Kristina Smith-Meyer.

For more about what SES does, visit SES.com

When one of the world’s most watched wrestling promoters contacted SES to help build their global audience - our instant response was ‘hell yeah’!

Distribution, sat trucks, IP, fibre, full redundancy…just a handful of the solutions that we can provide our live sports and events partners such as NFL, ESPN or…AEW.

In the third of four episodes, we meet some of the wrestlers on AEW’s roster and the man behind talent development. 

We learn what it takes to be a successful pro - not just on stage, but also on camera. 

And why satellite television is the epicentre of their industry; from inspiring children to become future stars, to entertaining grandmas watching on the other side of the world!

With thanks to our guests:

Pat Buck, VP of talent development at AEW

Kris Statlander, wrestler

Ricky Starks, wrestler

Copyright for all live match actuality belongs to All Elite Wrestling.

Satellite Stories podcast is presented by SES senior creative, Kristina Smith-Meyer.

For more about what SES does, visit SES.com