% Expired Patents = 57.1

CIPO Patents = 2

EPO Patents = 3

Forward Citations = 60

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9 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Guy Harles (4 out of 7 patents)

Gerhard Bethscheider (2 out of 7 patents)

Joel Grotz (1 out of 1 patent)

4. Marc Thill (1 out of 1 patent)

5. Markus Gross (1 out of 1 patent)

6. Jos Wouters (1 out of 1 patent)

7. Georges Krier (1 out of 1 patent)

8. Vu Tien Khang (1 out of 1 patent)

9. Christian Patouraux (1 out of 1 patent)

10. Peter Siebert (2 patents)

7 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 8792820 - Satellite transceiver (2014-07-29),

2. 8749431 - Spacecraft position estimating system and method (2014-06-10),

3. 7539456 - Spread spectrum communication system using a quasi-geostationary satellite (2009-05-26),

4. 7512505 - Ranging system for determining ranging information of a spacecraft (2009-03-31),

5. 7152098 - Internet broadcast system (2006-12-19),

6. 6934314 - Method and apparatus for determining characteristics of components of a communication channel (2005-08-23),

7. 6804986 - Method and apparatus for determining a calibrated value for the yaw angle of a satellite (2004-10-19),

Company Overview

SES Astra S.A. is a Luxembourg-based satellite operator, providing satellite communication services to broadcasters, content and internet service providers, mobile and fixed network operators, and government agencies. The company owns and operates a fleet of geostationary satellites providing coverage across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. SES Astra offers a wide range of services including direct-to-home broadcasting, broadband connectivity, and satellite capacity leasing.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

7 Patents

#2 in Betzdorf

#127 in Luxembourg

Betzdorf, Luxembourg

Ses Astra S.a.

Forward Citations = 60

9 inventors:

Guy Harles (4 out of 7 patents)

Gerhard Bethscheider (2 out of 7 patents)

Joel Grotz (1 out of 1 patent)

4. Marc Thill (1 out of 1 patent)

5. Markus Gross (1 out of 1 patent)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Ses Astra S.a.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/ses-astra-s-a

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]

2 patents (CIPO):

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3 patents (EPO):

Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]