Adel Al-Saleh, SES – Commercial Space Transformers

In this episode of Commercial Space Transformers SpaceNews Senior Staff Writer Jason Rainbow speaks with Adel Al-Saleh, CEO, SES.

SES CEO Adel Al-Saleh dives into the fleet operators bold moves in satellite innovation, including the Intelsat acquisition and the companys multi-orbit strategy to outpace rivals like Starlink.

Al-Saleh highlights a key strength: combining GEO, MEO, and LEO partnerships to deliver greater flexibility and resilience across industries from government and defense to airlines and maritime. He also addresses SESs push for agile development, regulatory shifts, and seamless integration with 5G networks. For space industry professionals, this is a must-watch on how SES plans to lead the multi-orbit era and redefine satellite connectivity.

The SpaceNews Commercial Space Transformers video series gives viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the people and companies driving the space industrys commercial transformation. The weekly series features 15-minute down-to-Earth interviews with key players in space, ranging from the executives at the helm of some of the markets biggest disruptors to the bankers and investors helping to finance their journey. Join SpaceNews Senior Staff Writer Jason Rainbow as he embarks on a mission to learn where the fast-evolving space industry is heading next.

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