SES-22

SES-22, built by Thales Alenia Space, is a C-band-only satellite positioned at 135° West, serving U.S. broadcasters and data customers. One of several satellites SES deployed under the FCC's C-band clearing mandate, it relocated TV and data services from the lower 300 MHz of the band - cleared for 5G deployment - to the upper portion. The satellite entered commercial service in early August 2022.