Northrop Grumman's final series of C-band satellites is successfully launched

Northrop Grumman and SES have successfully launched two C-band satellites, enabling the Federal Communications Commission to clear C-band spectrum for 5G services and uninterrupted TV, radio and data transmission services.

Engineers work on SES-18 in the environmental test bay at Northrop Grumman’s satellite manufacturing facility in Dulles, Virginia.

Based on Northrop Grumman’s flight proven GEOStar™ platform, the SES-18 and SES-19 satellites will enable continued operations in the C-band spectrum – a range of wireless radio frequencies used for critical satellite telecommunications and data connectivity around the world.

“Our GEOStar platform is an affordable and reliable option for a diverse set of commercial and government customers. The successful launch of SES-18 and SES-19 builds on our strong partnership with SES and indirectly plays a key role in supporting the rollout of 5G services across the country,” said Steve Krein, vice president, civil and commercial satellites, Northrop Grumman.

These satellites are the eighth and ninth GEOStar communications satellites Northrop Grumman has manufactured for SES. Northrop Grumman builds communications satellites for various operators around the globe for commercial, government, hybrid MILSATCOM and satellite servicing missions.

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