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Boeing engineers have confirmed the 9th and 10th O3b mPOWER satellites, built for leading space solutions company SES, have successfully launched and are transmitting signals from space after lifting off aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket at 5:12 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time.
O3b mPOWER (also written as O3bm or O3b mPower) is a next-generation satellite communications system, a global satellite operator. The name stands for “Other 3 Billion,” referring to the population in the world without reliable internet access
«We designed O3b mPOWER so each additional satellite beyond the first six boosts capacity, performance, and resilience,» said Michelle Parker, vice president, Boeing Space Mission Systems. «This capability stems from our investments in cutting-edge technology and the enhanced production techniques we’ve refined over the course of the program.»
Leveraging highly efficient xenon thrusters to maneuver in space, the satellites will continue their 130-day journey to MEO, approximately 8,000 kilometers from the Earth’s surface. They will join the first eight satellites currently providing high-performance connectivity services to SES users worldwide.
The O3b mPOWER constellation entered commercial service in April 2024, providing high-throughput, low latency connectivity that mimics the speed and reliability of traditional internet connections, but with virtually unlimited geographic flexibility. From MEO, the satellites provide coverage to nearly 95% of the world’s population.
«I’m proud of our SES team and partners for continuously pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in space to bring critical connectivity where it matters most. Over the past year, our O3b mPOWER services have been transforming industries and empowering our key customers including telco operators, cruise lines, airlines, NATO, the Government of Luxembourg, the Government of United States and many other allied governments,» said Adel Al-Saleh, CEO of SES.
