AMERICOM GOVERNMENT SERVICES Inducted into the National Coordinating Center for Telecommunications as First Satellite Carrier.

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WASHINGTON & PRINCETON, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 17, 2003

Company's membership to offer unique viewpoint on delivering satellite services to the government

AMERICOM GOVERNMENT SERVICES, Inc. (AGS), a wholly-owned subsidiary of SES AMERICOM, announced today its induction as the first satellite carrier of the National Coordinating Center (NCC) for Telecommunications, joining the ranks of its current 13 members which include AT&T, Sprint and Lockheed Martin. Selected for its 30-year government satellite communications experience, AGS will play a crucial role in assisting the NCC in responding to the Federal Government's National Security and Emergency Preparedness (NS/EP) communications service requirements.

The NCC, a subgroup of the National Communications System, assists in the initiation, coordination, restoration and reconstitution of services and facilities of the NS/EP telecommunications services, both nationally and internationally. NCC's goal is to ensure that the government's communications infrastructure is available to make an immediate and coordinated response to all emergencies, such as natural disasters, domestic terrorism, man-made disasters or cyber attacks. The NCC also functions as an Information Sharing and Analysis Center, which gathers information about vulnerabilities, threats, intrusions and anomalies from various telecommunications and government sources and analyzes the data to mitigate the effects on the communications infrastructure. This information is ultimately provided to the President of the United States and his national security team.

"AGS is honored to have been selected to participate in the NCC. This validates the reputation we have worked so hard to achieve in this industry," said AGS President and CEO David Helfgott. "Being a part of the NCC also affords us the opportunity to increase awareness of the value of satellite communications with key people in the telecom industry and Executive Branch."

Leveraging AGS' 30-year history in the government satellite services market, the NCC will look to AGS to share its knowledge about defining solutions for critical telecom infrastructure and safety issues for federal agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security. AGS also will educate the NCC on the important role satellites play in times of war or crisis - as well as their inherent benefits for security and emergency issues such as first responder communications.

Leslie Blaker, AGS' Market Development Director and NCC liaison adds, "With today's emphasis on Homeland Security, AGS is proud to assist the NCC in meeting the ongoing challenges of supporting the nation's communications infrastructure and preparing for all types of threats. Our NCC membership differentiates AGS in the satellite industry, and will be a critical part of the value we provide to our government customers and partners."

About National Coordinating Center

The National Coordinating Center (NCC) was established in 1984 as a result of a National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee (NSTAC) recommendation to develop a joint government-industry national coordinating mechanism to respond to the Federal Government's National Security and Emergency Preparedness (NS/EP) communications service requirements. Composed of up to 30 industry chief executives representing the major communications and network service providers and information technology, finance, and aerospace companies, the NSTAC provides industry-based advice and expertise to the President on issues and problems related to implementing the NS/EP communications policy. By virtue of its mandate to address NS/EP communications issues, the NSTAC's partnership with government through the National Communications System (NCS) is unique in two ways - direct industry involvement with both the defense agencies and the civil agencies comprising the NCS; and regular, sustained interaction between industry and the NCS member departments and agencies.

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 42 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.