SES ASTRA Extends Distribution of ASTRA2Connect to Poland



    SES ASTRA, an SES company (Paris:SESG) (LuxX:SESG), is further
    extending the distribution of its high speed internet access product
    ASTRA2Connect in Europe and has reached an agreement making the
    product available to consumers in Poland as of January 2008.

    The contract partner for the Polish service is the Euro Marketing
    Group, who will offer ASTRA2Connect through its partner networks,
    retailers and web-shops. With this contract, SES ASTRA continues the
    successful roll-out of ASTRA2Connect throughout various European
    markets. The Euro Marketing Group is a service provider and
    distributor of IT equipment, including TV tuners, in Poland, Ukraine
    and Russia and is experienced in providing broadband Internet services
    via satellite for the residential market in Poland.

    ASTRA2Connect is a fully satellite-based solution for broadband
    access that delivers dual- and triple-play services without any
    terrestrial support. This innovative infrastructure offers a unique
    possibility for regions without terrestrial broadband access to use
    high-speed internet.

    "We are pleased about this new agreement which allows us to bring
    ASTRA2Connect to the Polish market," said Alexander Oudendijk, Chief
    Commercial Officer of SES ASTRA. "According to industry data, around 2
    million Polish households are still without DSL coverage today.
    ASTRA2Connect is an innovative product for these customers offering a
    highly attractive solution to access high-speed internet also in
    regions where terrestrial infrastructures are not available."

    About SES ASTRA

    SES ASTRA is the leading Direct-to-Home (DTH) satellite system in
    Europe, delivering services to more than 109 million DTH and cable
    households. The ASTRA satellite fleet currently comprises 13
    satellites, transmitting 1,864 analogue and digital television and
    radio channels. SES ASTRA also provides satellite-based multimedia,
    internet and telecommunication services to enterprises, governments
    and their agencies. With 29 High Definition (HD) channels available
    via its satellites today, ASTRA is also the most important HDTV
    broadcasting platform in Europe. ASTRA´s prime orbital positions are
    19.2 degrees East, 28.2 degrees East, and 23.5 degrees East.

    SES ASTRA is an SES company (Paris:SESG) (LuxX:SESG). SES owns
    three market-leading satellite operators, SES ASTRA in Europe, SES
    AMERICOM in North America, and SES NEW SKIES, which provide global
    coverage and connectivity. The Company also holds strategic
    participations in SES Sirius in Europe, Ciel in Canada and Quetzsat in
    Mexico. SES provides outstanding satellite communications solutions
    via a fleet of 37 satellites in 25 orbital positions around the globe.
    Additional information on SES is available at: www.ses.com