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SES Germany GmbH

120 satellites. One reception.

ASTRA is a satellite system operated by SES, the global provider of content connectivity solutions with a fleet of 120 satellites in two orbits.

Under the ASTRA brand name, SES Germany GmbH is responsible for marketing and distributing SES services in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Based on this infrastructure, by the end of 2025 more than 15 million TV households in Germany alone received their programming via satellite.

Via the orbital position 19.2 East, ASTRA broadcasts more than 350 German-language and international TV and radio channels without monthly connection fees. In addition, viewers can add optional channels and channel packages.

Philosophy

With ASTRA, SES Germany GmbH provides end consumers with an offering that meets the expectations of modern viewers: from flexibility in implementation to a wide variety of programming content without monthly reception fees or a contract.

Product range

Satellite signal for receiving linear programming

Contact

SES Germany GmbH
Beta-Straße 1–10 B
85774 Unterföhring

Website:
astra.de

Press contact:
frank.lilie@ses.com

Social media:
LinkedIn – Facebook – Instagram

Portrait von Christoph Mühleib

Christoph Mühleib Managing Director of SES Germany

“Satellite is the most widely used reception method in Germany: satellite television offers viewers a compelling combination of a wide variety of channels in outstanding picture quality, with no monthly reception fees and high signal stability. The HD+ TV app also adds hybrid features that further enhance convenience and user-friendliness.”