AMERICOM GOVERNMENT SERVICES Celebrates 30 Years Delivering Satellite Services to U.S. Government and Federal Contractors.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

WASHINGTON & PRINCETON, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 8, 2003

AMERICOM GOVERNMENT SERVICES, Inc. (AGS), a wholly-owned subsidiary of SES AMERICOM, today marks 30 years of providing comprehensive satellite-based communications solutions to defense and civilian agencies and their commercial contractors. Since 1973, AGS (and its predecessor division within AMERICOM) have enabled the federal government to fulfill both routine and mission-critical applications through secure broadband communications. On November 9, 2001, SES AMERICOM formalized its commitment to the government satellite communications market by forming AGS to continue its heritage of fulfilling the unique needs of the U.S. government.

In response to the anniversary, Dean Olmstead, President and CEO of SES AMERICOM and member of the AGS Board of Directors, commented, "The past 30 years have proven invaluable in acquiring the knowledge, relationships and assets needed to be successful in delivering strategic satellite solutions to the government. It is this heritage that sets AGS apart from the competition."

AGS pioneered the delivery of domestic commercial satellite solutions to the government in 1973, by securing the Air Force as its first customer and continues to provide them with satellite communications solutions today. Currently, AGS has access to a fleet of 41 satellites around the world, as part of the SES GLOBAL Group, providing its government clients with secure, reliable communications and comprehensive global coverage.

AGS service and customer-orientation were recently summed up by a senior member of the TROJAN Program communications team, who stated that, "We have relied on AGS to provide critical communications to the Army and Marines, who we support around the world. When the challenge is thrown down with unrealistic support requirements, AGS has always accomplished the impossible and been there for us."

By focusing only on the government SATCOM market, AGS addresses the specific needs of both civilian and defense-related agencies, and creates effective partnerships with commercial contractors for sophisticated satellite-based telecommunications solutions.

David Helfgott, President and CEO of AGS added, "As the need for satellite services and infrastructure continues to grow within government agencies, the market will be dynamic and competitive. With our 30-year track record of performance and strategic partnerships with key contractors, we are very well positioned for continued success. The combination of our heritage, service orientation and our global reach are unique differentiators."

AGS' offerings have evolved over the years from simple satellite links to a wide range of complex voice, video and data satellite communications network services, as well as transponder leases and customized network solutions. Customers include the US Air Force, US Army, Department of Commerce/NOAA, Department of Justice, Department of Transportation, NASA, and other civilian and defense-related agencies. AGS also provides services to commercial contractors serving government agencies such as major telecommunications companies, systems integrators, and defense contractors.

Thirty Years of Milestones

1973 - Signed first contract with the Air Force

1974 - Began satellite communications services to Department of
Defense

1975 - Parent company (AMERICOM) launched first satellite: Satcom F1.

mid-1970's - Provided services to NASA ranging from development and
expansion of communications network that continues to the present day

1979 - Provided data links to the Department of Commerce in support of
NOAA Landsat

1980's - Provided services to diverse programs including NASA,
DOD/USAF, AFRTS, and WHCA

1985 - Awarded NASA PSCN TDMA Network Program

1987 - Awarded original DMSP Program Contract

1990 - Received Goddard Award for Excellence in Quality and
Productivity Improvement for services provided to NASA's NASCOM
network

1990's - Began supporting FBI's SATCOM requirements

1991 - Initiated FEMA CSI Program

1992 - Provided SATCOM link for the F22 Program

1994 - Parent company (AMERICOM), acquired GTE Spacenet, and
integrated government contracts business

1996-1997 - Parent company (AMERICOM), launched satellites AMC-1,
AMC-2, Nahuelsat, AMC-3, and Sirius 2 to obtain wider global footprint
(OCONUS) coverage, supporting government users and programs
geographically diverse requirements

1998 - Recorded the highest transponder availability rate - 99.95%.
Awarded the US ARMY TROJAN Program recompete

1999 - Began joint agreement with AT&T Alascom, including SATCOM
services to government users in Alaska

2001 -AMERICOM GOVERNMENT SERVICES (AGS) formed to focus on government
market upon the combination of GE AMERICOM and SES ASTRA

2002 - Awarded NOAA/DMSP consolidated program contract, representing a
continuation of service since 1979

2003 - Awarded Federal GSA schedule

About AMERICOM GOVERNMENT SERVICES

AMERICOM GOVERNMENT SERVICES, Inc. (AGS) is an independent corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of SES AMERICOM, formed when SES GLOBAL acquired GE AMERICOM. Leveraging a 30 year heritage of experience in the government SATCOM market, AGS offers comprehensive satellite-based communications solutions that enable federal agencies to extend secure broadband communications to fulfill both routine and mission-critical applications. With access to a fleet of 41 satellites, AGS' full range of satellite services and end-to-end solutions allows for secure, reliable communications and comprehensive global coverage. AGS' reputation for operational excellence and highly reliable network solutions have been validated by long-term relationships with diverse government customers including, DoD, US Army, US Air Force, Department of Commerce/NOAA, Department of Justice, Department of the Interior, Department of the Transportation, NASA, and other civilian and defense-related agencies. For more information, visit www.americom-gs.com.