SES said the 2012 French Open and the 2012 Olympic Games in London would be broadcast live on the Eurosport 3-D channel from the Astra satellite located at the 19.2 degrees East orbital slot. Both events will be transmitted by a transponder formerly utilized for analog transmissions in Germany.

   “Making high quality 3-D sporting events available to a wider audience and producing compelling 3-D content will help spur the growth of the 3-D industry,” SES Senior Vice President of European Sales Norbert Hölzle said in a statement. “We are proud that SES satellites will be used by our long-standing partners to deliver live action from the French Open and the London Olympics this summer.”