Ziad (Z) Ojakli Executive Vice President Government Operations | Boeing
Boeing has announced the successful delivery of the ninth and tenth O3b mPOWER satellites to SES, a content and network provider. These satellites, equipped with Boeing's software-defined payload technology, are being transported to Kennedy Space Center in Florida for a planned launch this summer.
Michelle Parker, vice president of Boeing Space Mission Systems, commented on the capabilities of the new spacecraft: "The O3b mPOWER spacecraft are the most capable and flexible commercial satellites to ever operate in space. 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 constellation operating in medium Earth orbit (MEO), approximately 8,000 kilometers from Earth's surface. It aims to provide industries with terabit-level capacity and low latency service availability. The addition of these two new satellites will enhance SES's ability to offer high-speed connectivity.
Boeing continues collaboration with SES for the preparation of these satellites for their upcoming launch while also producing three additional O3b mPOWER satellites for future launches.
Parker added: "We're very pleased to see just how well our first-of-its-kind technology is performing in space, as we continue to iterate and evolve it for other customers and missions."
In addition to its commercial applications, Boeing's payload technology is being adapted for military use aboard the Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS)-11 and WGS-12 satellites under construction for the United States Space Force.
Boeing remains a leading aerospace company known for developing aircrafts, defense products, and space systems globally. The company emphasizes its commitment to innovation while upholding values such as safety, quality, and integrity.
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