SES Space & Defense Celebrates Ribbon-Cutting for New Network Operations Center in Tampa
SES Space & Defense opens 25,000-square-foot facility marking a major milestone in enhancing national security space operations
Tampa, Fl., 21 March 2025 – SES Space & Defense proudly celebrated the grand opening of its newly renovated 25,000-square-foot flagship facility in Tampa, Florida. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was attended by Congresswoman Kathy Castor, Mayor Jane Castor, and U.S. Department of Defense officials, marking a major milestone in advancing national security space operations and strengthening Florida’s space industry footprint.
“Partnerships with companies like SES Space and Defense, that provide quality, advanced technology and infrastructure support to SOCOM and our military broadly, are pivotal to meeting our national security needs. Special Operations Command is the ‘tip of the spear’ of our national security, and I know this new facility will play an important role in strengthening SOCOM’s tactical edge in the land, air, sea, and space. I commend the SES Space and Defense team for their commitment to investing in and growing the national security space architecture right here in Tampa”, says Representative Castor.
The state-of-the-art facility features two 24x7x365 Network Operation Centers (NOCs), which operate satellites and provide network services to customers worldwide, delivering global commercial satellite communications (SATCOM) bandwidth, satellite operations support, and a secure accredited terrestrial network. Additionally, it houses a Network Engineering Lab designed to configure, test, and ship equipment across the globe.
“In a world where the threat landscape is constantly evolving, the role of space in national defense has never been more critical, says David Fields, President and CEO of SES Space and Defense. “Our facility will serve as a global hub for cutting-edge technology and strategic partnerships, ensuring that we are ready to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow.”
This expansion underscores SES Space & Defense’s commitment to supporting national security interests through innovation and collaboration, with a network designed for the mission and backed by those who have lived it to support the U.S. military’s most critical operations.
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About SES Space & Defense
SES Space & Defense is a wholly-owned subsidiary of SES and is exclusively focused on building, managing, and supporting the most advanced satellite network solutions for the U.S. Government. SES Space & Defense uses a proven multi-operator network integration and management capability, a broad global terrestrial network, as well as access to SES’s multi-orbit satellite fleet. It also offers U.S. Department of Defense customers the essential tools in cybersecurity for mission-critical operations, coupled with a proven track record in governance and compliance. SES Space & Defense operates under a proxy board, enabling it to support classified projects, and it has participated in the U.S. Government SATCOM sector for nearly five decades. Further information can be found at: www.sessd.com.
About SES
SES has a bold vision to deliver amazing experiences everywhere on Earth by distributing the highest quality video content and providing seamless data connectivity services around the world. As a provider of global content and connectivity solutions, SES owns and operates a geosynchronous orbit fleet and medium earth orbit (GEO-MEO) constellation of satellites, offering a combination of global coverage and high performance services. By using its intelligent, cloud-enabled network, SES delivers high-quality connectivity solutions anywhere on land, at sea or in the air, and is a trusted partner to telecommunications companies, mobile network operators, governments, connectivity and cloud service providers, broadcasters, video platform operators and content owners around the world. The company is headquartered in Luxembourg and listed on Paris and Luxembourg stock exchanges (Ticker: SESG). Further information is available at: www.ses.com