Wolfgang Keuntje Joins SES ASTRA

The company led by Wolfgang Keuntje will offer broadcastersexpanded services for digital satellite TV, and establish and managethe necessary logistics, marketing and service activities. The companywill create around 100 jobs in Unterfohring near Munich. The newcompany`s service package is designed to enable broadcasters to rollout new digital programmes and offerings.

Ferdinand Kayser, President and CEO of SES ASTRA, said: "We aredelighted that, with Wolfgang Keuntje, we have attracted a highlyexperienced executive with an excellent track record. We are confidentthat with him as a managing director we will be able to successfullydrive forward the establishment of our digital services."

Wolfgang Keuntje became known for the establishment and stockexchange listing of T-Online in Germany. Since late 2000, he has actedas a consultant for various Internet, IT and media enterprises.

About SES ASTRA www.ses-astra.com

The ASTRA Satellite System is the leading Direct-to-Home (DTH)satellite system in Europe, delivering services to some 107 millionDirect-to-Home and cable households. The ASTRA satellite fleetcurrently comprises 13 satellites, transmitting in excess of 1600analogue and digital television and radio channels as well asmultimedia and Internet services. ASTRA's two prime orbital positionsfor DTH services are 19.2 degrees East and 28.2 degrees East.Professional services such as Direct-to cable (DTC), SatelliteNewsgathering (SNG) and Occasional Use are offered from the orbitalposition of 23.5 degrees East.

SES ASTRA is an SES GLOBAL company (Euronext Paris, LuxembourgStock Exchange: SESG). SES GLOBAL wholly owns three market-leadingsatellite operators, SES ASTRA in Europe, SES AMERICOM in the US andNew Skies Satellites in the rest of the world. The Company also holdsstrategic participations in AsiaSat in Asia, Star One in Latin Americaand SES Sirius in Europe. Americom Government Services providesnetwork solutions and bandwidth to the US government and itscontractors. SES GLOBAL provides outstanding satellite communicationssolutions via a fleet of 43 satellites across the globe. For furtherinformation see: www.ses-global.com.