On September 2 (local time), Boeing made an announcement that it had successfully delivered the last trio of satellites—F11, F12, and F13—from the O3b mPOWER constellation to the satellite communications firm SES. This significant milestone signifies the completion of the delivery for the project's inaugural batch of 13 satellites.
As per the schedule, these three satellites are set to be launched from the Space Coast in Florida, USA, in September. Following orbit elevation and initialization procedures, they are projected to officially commence operations in mid-2027.
Operating within the medium Earth orbit, the O3b mPOWER constellation offers a range of connectivity services characterized by low latency, high throughput, and dedicated bandwidth. These services are tailored to meet the needs of government agencies, mobile operators, airlines, cruise ships, and various other entities.