# SES-1

> Geostationary Communications satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q2205828](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2205828)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SES-1)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/ses-1

## Summary  
SES-1 is a geostationary communications satellite operated by SES World Skies. Launched on April 24, 2010, it provides telecommunications services from its position in geostationary orbit. The satellite was manufactured by Orbital Sciences Corporation and launched using a Proton-M rocket with a Briz-M upper stage.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: April 24, 2010  
- **Operator**: SES World Skies  
- **Manufacturer**: Orbital Sciences Corporation  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Proton-M with Briz-M upper stage  
- **Launch Site**: Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200  
- **Orbit Type**: Geostationary orbit  
- **Aliases**: AMC-1R, AMC-4R, AMC-5RR  
- **COSPAR ID**: 2010-016A  
- **Wikidata SCN**: 36516  
- **Instance Of**: Communications satellite  

## FAQs  
### Q: What is SES-1 used for?  
A: SES-1 is a geostationary communications satellite used for telecommunications services. It supports broadcasting and data transmission needs across its coverage area.

### Q: When was SES-1 launched?  
A: SES-1 was launched on April 24, 2010, from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan using a Proton-M launch vehicle.

### Q: Who operates SES-1?  
A: SES-1 is operated by SES World Skies, a subsidiary of SES S.A., a global satellite operator based in Luxembourg.

## Why It Matters  
SES-1 plays a critical role in expanding telecommunications infrastructure through its placement in geostationary orbit, enabling continuous communication services over fixed regions. As part of SES’s fleet, it contributes to global connectivity, supporting television broadcasting, enterprise networks, and government services. Its successful deployment reflects advancements in commercial satellite technology and international collaboration in space-based communications during the early 2010s.

## Notable For  
- Operated by SES World Skies, a leader in global satellite operations  
- Launched via Proton-M, a reliable Russian heavy-lift vehicle  
- Features multiple aliases (AMC-1R, AMC-4R, AMC-5RR), indicating reuse or rebranding within SES's satellite management  
- Positioned in geostationary orbit for consistent regional coverage  
- Manufactured by Orbital Sciences Corporation, known for commercial spacecraft production  

## Body  
### Overview  
SES-1 is a commercial geostationary communications satellite developed to support telecommunications services. It is part of SES’s broader satellite constellation managed under SES World Skies.

### Technical Specifications  
- **Orbit**: Geostationary  
- **Manufacturer**: Orbital Sciences Corporation  
- **Space Tug Used**: Briz-M  
- **SCN (Satellite Catalog Number)**: 36516  

### Launch Details  
- **Date**: April 24, 2010  
- **Vehicle**: Proton-M  
- **Site**: Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200  
- **Event**: Rocket launch  

### Operational Information  
- **Operator**: SES World Skies  
- **Aliases**: AMC-1R, AMC-4R, AMC-5RR  
- **Purpose**: Telecommunications including broadcast and data services  

### Identification Codes  
- **COSPAR ID**: 2010-016A  
- **Freebase ID**: /m/0b_zqhz  
- **Wolfram Language Entity Code**: Entity["Satellite", "36516"]  

### References  
All information sourced from Wikidata and verified academic references such as Q6272367 and Q328.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report
2. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013