The Hague, The Netherlands, May 21, 2002 – New Skies Satellites N.V. (AEX, NYSE: NSK), the global satellite communications company, is supporting the growth of the International Broadcasting Bureau (IBB) in the Indian Ocean region with additional capacity on the NSS-703 satellite. The increased capacity will broaden IBB’s coverage and enhance the distribution of their radio and television programming across the region

The U.S. government-funded IBB oversees the global distribution of audio and video programming in 53 languages to long-haul short- and medium-wave affiliate stations, radio and television stations as well as satellite direct-to-home (DTH) systems worldwide.

“Our expansions plans in the Indian Ocean region pre-dated the conflict in Afghanistan, but the need to clearly and accurately portray U.S. foreign policy increased in importance and urgency as a result,” said David H. Shiben, chief of the satellite systems division in IBB’s Office of Engineering. “New Skies’ impressive satellite capabilities and expert technical support will ensure completely reliable delivery of IBB programming to millions of listeners throughout the region during this critical time.”

IBB has expanded its capacity on the C-band global beam of New Skies’ NSS-703 Indian Ocean region satellite to enhance its coverage of Africa, the Middle East and Asia. The agency also currently employs capacity on the NSS-806 Atlantic Ocean region satellite to reach audiences throughout Latin America and the Caribbean.

“With New Skies’ NSS-703 and NSS-806 satellites, IBB distributes radio and television programming to more than 100 countries around the world,” said Steve Wilson, New Skies’ vice president, North American sales. “IBB’s broadcast elements form a vital information resource for millions of people. New Skies is pleased to have accommodated their expansion plans, providing them with the capacity and coverage they need to reach these people.”

IBB is using Demand Assigned Multiple Access (DAMA) technology on NSS-703 to obtain the most efficient use of the expanded capacity, sharing the space segment between multiple locations as demands warrant in the region. The New Skies capacity will be used to carry programming from regional news bureaus, IBB’s Washington, D.C. headquarters and other locations to existing, as well as planned, broadcast facilities and satellite DTH gateways.

IBB is composed of the Voice of America (VOA), WORLDNET Television and Film Service, Radio and Television Marti to Cuba, and the Office of Engineering and Technical Services. The Office of Engineering and Technical services also provides engineering support for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL), Radio Free Asia (RFA), Radio Free Iraq (RFI) and the newest broadcast element, Radio Free Afghanistan, all of which are U.S. government-funded surrogate broadcast services.

About New Skies Satellites
New Skies Satellites (AEX, NYSE: NSK) is one of only four fixed satellite communications companies with truly global satellite coverage, offering video, voice, data and Internet communications services to a range of telecommunications carriers, broadcasters, large corporations and Internet service providers around the world. New Skies has six satellites in geosynchronous orbit and ground facilities around the world. The company also has two spacecraft under construction, which are planned to serve the Americas and Asia from two new orbital locations. In line with its growth strategy, the company has secured certain rights to make use of additional orbital positions, including four serving the Americas. New Skies is headquartered in The Hague, The Netherlands, and has offices in London, Johannesburg, New Delhi, São Paulo, Singapore, Sydney and Washington, D.C. Additional information is available at www.newskies.com.