SES successfully launched two additional satellites in its O3B mPower constellation from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida using a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. These satellites join the six already in medium Earth orbit (MEO), increasing the network’s capacity and efficiency. Equipped with new technologies, they will enable the delivery of high-speed, low-latency services tailored to a variety of needs, ranging from a few megabits to several gigabits per second. “O3B mPower is our most powerful, technically advanced, flexible satellite constellation in space,” said SES CEO .

Launched in April 2024, O3B mPower offers high-performance connectivity solutions in Asia Pacific, Africa, the Middle East and the Americas. The system supports customers such as Microsoft, Orange, Vodafone, as well as governments and organisations such as Nato. SES emphasises the flexibility of this infrastructure to meet growing connectivity requirements, whether for enterprises, maritime services or remote areas. “As we increase the number of satellites in our constellation, we also exponentially increase the capacity and efficiency of our network,” added Al-Saleh.

The constellation will eventually comprise 13 satellites, complemented by an advanced ground infrastructure. A further five satellites are currently in production and will be launched within the next 18 months, consolidating this second-generation system. “Ever since the start of service of O3B mPower earlier this year, we have seen how it has become an integral part of the connectivity experience of our customers,” said Al-Saleh.

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