SES ASTRA Increases Shareholding In ND SatCom To 100%; Transaction Significantly Enhances Government Services Offering and Creates Opportunities for Core Infrastructure Business

SES ASTRA, an SES GLOBAL company (Paris:SESG)(LuxX:SESG), has announced today that it raises its stake in thesatellite communications supplier ND SatCom from 25.1 to 100 per centby acquiring the 74.9 per cent share from the German-based high-techgroup AUGUSTA Technologie AG. SES ASTRA acquires the majority stakefor a consideration of EUR 35.6 million. The transaction is subject tothe necessary regulatory approvals. The purchase agreement alsoforesees a contingent additional consideration dependent on the awardand value of a significant government contract opportunity. Thisadditional consideration cannot exceed approximately 36 per cent ofthe definitive purchase price of EUR 35.6 million.

ND SatCom is a leading global supplier of satellite-basedbroadband network solutions for government customers, broadcasters andenterprises. It is based in Friedrichshafen, Germany, employs 240people globally, has major regional centers in Abu Dhabi, Beijing andDallas, Texas, and conducts business in over 130 countries. In 2005,it generated revenues of EUR 80 million of which approximately 70 percent derived from the government sector.

"Enhancing the government services offering is a key strategicobjective of SES", said Ferdinand Kayser, President and ChiefExecutive Officer (CEO) of SES ASTRA. "The acquisition of ND SatComallows SES ASTRA to enter the fast growing government sector. As aleader in this sector, ND SatCom is very well positioned and rapidlygrows its presence, mainly in the EMEA region, complementing thestrong position of Americom Government Services (AGS) in NorthAmerica. Through this transaction, we will provide a combined groundand space offering to the government sector and take advantage of thegrowth potential for our core infrastructure business, in particularthe recently acquired New Skies assets."

"The acquisition of ND SatCom by SES ASTRA is a perfect strategicfit for both parties and will provide us with additional developmentopportunities", said Karl Classen, CEO of ND SatCom. "SES ASTRA hasbeen a strategic investor in ND SatCom for many years and supportedthe development of the company into a leading international player. NDSatCom will represent a key element in SES ASTRA`s ambitions toincrease its presence in the government sector and reinforce SESgroup`s global government activities."

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 (Paris:SESG) (LuxX:SESG). SESGLOBAL wholly owns three market-leading satellite operators, SES ASTRAin Europe, SES AMERICOM in the US and New Skies Satellites in the restof the world. The Company also holds strategic participations inAsiaSat in Asia, Star One in Latin America, SES Sirius in Europe, Cielin Canada and Quetzsat in Mexico. Americom Government Servicesprovides network solutions and bandwidth to the US government and itscontractors. SES GLOBAL provides outstanding satellite communicationssolutions via a fleet of 43 satellites across the globe. Additionalinfo on SES GLOBAL at: www.ses-global.com.

SES ASTRA had acquired a 10 per cent stake in ND SatCom in 2002and increased its shareholding to 25.1 per cent in April 2005, with anoption to acquire the remaining stake.

About ND SatCom - www.ndsatcom.de

ND SatCom is a leading global supplier of satellite-basedbroadband VSAT, broadcast and defence communication network and groundstation solutions. ND SatCom's innovative technologies are deployed inbroadcast & media, enterprise, telecom, government and defenceenvironments worldwide. As a global company with more than 25 years ofexperience in the satellite networks and systems businesses, ND SatComis a reliable source of comprehensive and secure turnkey and tailoredsystem engineered solutions. ND SatCom is represented by regionalsales and service offices worldwide.