The SES-9 satellite is designed to generate approximately 12.7 kilowatts of payload power during its 15-year design life, and will be stationed at the orbital position of 108.2 degrees East longitude. The spacecraft's two solar wings employ six panels each of ultra triple-junction gallium arsenide solar cells. The Boeing 702HP carries the xenon ion propulsion system (XIPS) for all on-orbit maneuvering. When operational, SES-9 will provide SES with a comprehensive range of satellite services to Northeast Asia, Philippines and Indonesia, as well as direct-to-home services to South Asia, and maritime services over the Indian Ocean.