Boeing has delivered the ninth and tenth O3b mPOWER satellites to SES, bolstering the satellite operator's growing medium Earth orbit (MEO) constellation. The two newly completed spacecraft are equipped with Boeing's fully software-defined payloads, enabling dynamic power allocation to meet real-time user demands. Both satellites are en route to Kennedy Space Center in Florida for a scheduled su by Clarence Oxford
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 07, 2025
Boeing has delivered the ninth and tenth O3b mPOWER satellites to SES, bolstering the satellite operator's growing medium Earth orbit (MEO) constellation. The two newly completed spacecraft are equipped with Boeing's fully software-defined payloads, enabling dynamic power allocation to meet real-time user demands. Both satellites are en route to Kennedy Space Center in Florida for a scheduled summer launch.
"These O3b mPOWER spacecraft are the most capable and flexible commercial satellites to ever operate in space," said Michelle Parker, vice president of Boeing Space Mission Systems. "Many of us have tried to connect from an airplane or cruise ship and found the connection unreliable. Our software-defined payload technology allows SES to deliver high-speed, reliable connectivity, adapting in real-time to user demand. It's a game changer, and the first eight satellites are showing users just how incredible this technology is."
The O3b mPOWER system represents SES's second-generation MEO constellation, positioned approximately 8,000 kilometers above Earth. Designed to support high-throughput applications, the system delivers terabit-level capacity, low latency, and superior service continuity. With the addition of these two satellites, SES further expands its ability to provide global broadband solutions across land, sea, and air.
Boeing continues to work closely with SES to ready the latest satellites for deployment, while additional units remain under production to support future launches. This evolving platform is also influencing national defense initiatives.
"The strong performance of this pioneering technology in orbit enables us to continue evolving it for other customers and missions," Parker added.
Boeing is adapting its software-defined payloads for military-grade use aboard the WGS-11 and WGS-12 satellites, developed for the United States Space Force. This adaptation supports secure and resilient communications in contested environments.
A cornerstone of the global aerospace sector, Boeing designs and manufactures commercial and defense aerospace systems for customers in more than 150 countries. The company remains committed to innovation, sustainability, and its foundational values of safety, quality, and integrity.
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