SES Inaugurates Chennai office
September 9, 2026



SES, the space solutions company, has announced the inauguration of its new office in Chennai, India.

The inauguration ceremony for the new office, located at the DLF Cyber City Tech Campus took place on September 8th and was attended by Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Minister for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Affairs of Luxembourg, H.E. Mr. Xavier Bettel and Minister for the Economy, SME, Energy and Tourism of Luxembourg, H.E. Mr. Lex Delles and Ambassador of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg to India, H.E. Mr. Christian Biever.


The new office builds on the combined legacy of Intelsat, which established operations in the city more than five years ago, and SES, which inaugurated its Chennai office in April 2025. Since then, the company’s workforce in India has tripled to more than 600 employees, reflecting Chennai’s growing importance as a strategic hub supporting SES’s talent needs in various technical and supporting functional roles.

For more than two decades, SES has been serving India through collaborations with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and other local partners, delivering satellite-enabled connectivity solutions across India. The company’s latest investment in Chennai reflects its confidence in India’s talent base and the region’s increasing prominence as a center for innovation, technology and space sector growth.

“The inauguration of our new Chennai office marks an important milestone for SES and highlights our long-term commitment to India,” commentedses

Adel Al Saleh, Chief Executive Officer of SES. “In a relatively short period of time, our Chennai team has grown rapidly and established itself as an integral part of our global operations. This new office provides a modern, collaborative environment that will help us attract and develop top talent, foster innovation, and support the next phase of our growth. We are excited to deepen our presence in India and continue contributing to the country’s dynamic technology and space ecosystem.