ATHENS, Greece, October 7 /PRNewswire/ --

ASTRA (SES-ASTRA S.A.) is exhibiting at Defendory International 2008,
Oct. 7 - 11 in Athens, Greece, at the Hellenikon Exhibition Center.

Following is a profile of the company:
    Company: ASTRA (SES ASTRA S.A.)
    Booth/Stand Number: 991-994
    Web URL: www.ses-astra.com/government
    Media Relations Contact: Lena Johansson
    Phone: +352-710-725-5000
    Email: lena.johansson@ses-astra.com



Satellites can give military services superior, accurate, real-time
information wherever it's required. In other disaster situations, when
terrestrial networks are damaged, satellites are an essential tool for
emergency services.

ASTRA brings unique expertise in satellite communications to European
governments and government agencies. Your people can rely on our systems for
better offensive and defensive planning. Our networks are scalable, rapidly
deployable and provide immediate reach. In remote areas, proper satellite
communications can literally mean the difference between life and death.

With SES NEW SKIES, NDSatcom and ASTRA TechCom Services working together
in the SES group, our tightly knit network of leading regional satellite
operators, service companies, space and ground assets are perfectly
positioned to optimize your satellite capabilities.

Based in Luxembourg, we are a dependable and politically neutral company.
As your partner, we can create reliable satellite-based systems operating
across independent security, defense and civil projects.

PR Newswire is the official breaking news service for the 15th
Specialized Exhibition of Conventional Systems for National Defence on
Land-Sea-Air. Defendory International 2008 will be held October 7 - 11 in
Athens, Greece, at the Hellenikon Exhibition Center. For more information
regarding Defendory International 2008 and a listing of all exhibitors, visit
http://www.defendory.gr/home.htm/.

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