SES to Finish C-Band Replacements Launches Friday

SES' SES-18 and -19 C-band satellites are scheduled for Friday launch, the company said Thursday. They're the company's fourth and fifth replacement satellites being launched as part of its clearing of the band, and will complete its C-band transition plan. SES said -18 is expected to start operations in June, and -19 will be collocated with SES-22.