Two Boeing-Built O3b mPOWER Satellites Successfully Launch, Enhancing SES Constellation
Boeing (NYSE: BA) has successfully launched two additional O3b mPOWER satellites for SES aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. The satellites, representing the 9th and 10th units of the constellation, are currently undergoing health checks and will begin their 130-day journey to Medium Earth Orbit (MEO).
The O3b mPOWER constellation, which entered commercial service in April 2024, provides high-throughput, low-latency connectivity to nearly 95% of the world's population. The satellites feature digitally formed beams and xenon thrusters, incorporating technology also used in military applications. These new additions will enhance the constellation's capacity, performance, and resilience beyond the initial six satellites.
Boeing (NYSE: BA) ha lanciato con successo altri due satelliti O3b mPOWER per SES a bordo di un razzo SpaceX Falcon 9. I satelliti, che rappresentano la 9陋 e 10陋 unit脿 della costellazione, sono attualmente sottoposti a controlli di salute e inizieranno il loro viaggio di 130 giorni verso l'orbita terrestre media (MEO).
La costellazione O3b mPOWER, entrata in servizio commerciale nell'aprile 2024, offre connettivit脿 ad alta capacit脿 e bassa latenza a quasi il 95% della popolazione mondiale. I satelliti dispongono di fasci digitalmente formati e propulsori a xeno, integrando tecnologie impiegate anche in ambito militare. Questi nuovi satelliti miglioreranno la capacit脿, le prestazioni e la resilienza della costellazione oltre i sei satelliti iniziali.
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Boeing (NYSE : BA) a r茅ussi 脿 lancer deux satellites suppl茅mentaires O3b mPOWER pour SES 脿 bord d'une fus茅e SpaceX Falcon 9. Ces satellites, qui repr茅sentent la 9e et la 10e unit茅 de la constellation, sont actuellement en cours de v茅rification de leur 茅tat et vont entamer leur voyage de 130 jours vers l'orbite terrestre moyenne (MEO).
La constellation O3b mPOWER, entr茅e en service commercial en avril 2024, offre une connectivit茅 脿 haut d茅bit et faible latence 脿 pr猫s de 95 % de la population mondiale. Les satellites disposent de faisceaux form茅s num茅riquement et de propulseurs au x茅non, int茅grant une technologie 茅galement utilis茅e dans les applications militaires. Ces nouveaux satellites renforceront la capacit茅, les performances et la r茅silience de la constellation au-del脿 des six satellites initiaux.
Boeing (NYSE: BA) hat erfolgreich zwei weitere O3b mPOWER-Satelliten f眉r SES an Bord einer SpaceX Falcon 9-Rakete gestartet. Die Satelliten, die die 9. und 10. Einheit der Konstellation darstellen, werden derzeit auf ihren Zustand 眉berpr眉ft und beginnen ihre 130-t盲gige Reise in den Medium Earth Orbit (MEO).
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- Successful launch expands Boeing's satellite delivery capabilities for SES constellation
- Technology provides coverage to 95% of world's population
- Leverages advanced military-grade communication technology for enhanced security
- Additional satellites boost overall constellation capacity and performance
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Boeing successfully launches two more satellites for SES, strengthening its space systems business with advanced technology demonstration.
Boeing has confirmed the successful launch of the 9th and 10th O3b mPOWER satellites built for SES, marking another achievement for the company's space systems division. The satellites, launched via SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, have begun transmitting signals and will now undertake a 130-day journey to medium Earth orbit (MEO) at approximately 8,000 kilometers from Earth.
What's technically significant is the satellites' design incorporating digitally formed beams that can dynamically address evolving communication needs鈥攖echnology Boeing has hardened for military applications in its Wideband Global SATCOM and Evolved Strategic SATCOM programs for the U.S. Space Force. This software-defined capability enables more secure connectivity resistant to jamming or interception, representing valuable intellectual property and technical expertise.
The O3b mPOWER constellation entered commercial service in April 2024 and provides coverage to nearly 95% of the world's population. The constellation's architecture allows each additional satellite beyond the first six to incrementally boost capacity, performance, and resilience. This modular approach demonstrates Boeing's strategic satellite platform design that enables scaling services without completely redesigning the system.
For Boeing investors, this successful launch reinforces the company's capabilities in the high-margin space systems sector, showcasing both manufacturing execution and technological innovation beyond its commercial aviation business. The ongoing relationship with SES also signals continued revenue potential in the space segment, which remains an important diversification area for Boeing amid its challenges in commercial aviation.
Approximately two hours after liftoff, the satellites separated from the launch vehicle, initiating a series of comprehensive health checks by Boeing team members in
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.
"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."
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
"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
The satellites leverage digitally formed beams to dynamically address evolving communication needs across geographies and customer bases. Boeing hardened this technology for military use on the Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS)-11 and WGS-12 and Evolved Strategic SATCOM (ESS) nuclear command and control satellites the company is building for the
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