O3b mPOWER
SES / Boeing · Medium Earth orbit
An operating broadband network with three newly launched spacecraft expected to add capacity in 2027.
At a glance
- Phase
- orbital operations
- Operator
- SES / Boeing
- Destination
- Medium Earth orbit
- Next milestone
- Service entry for satellites 11, 12 and 13, expected by mid-2027
- Last verified
- 15 September 2026
Where it stands
Ten spacecraft operational; the final three of the initial 13-satellite constellation launched on 13 September and are expected to enter service by mid-2027.
The mission
SES uses O3b mPOWER to provide broadband capacity for mobility, government, telecoms and enterprise customers. The final three Boeing-built satellites undergo orbit raising and initialisation before joining the service fleet.
Latest reporting
Related
Sources
- ses.com · https://www.ses.com/news/press-release/sess-final-three-o3b-mpower-satellites-successfully-launched
- boeing.com · https://www.boeing.com/features/2026/09/delivery-of-o3b-mpower-satellites-set-to-complete-constellation-for-high-speed-service