SES activates new O3b mPOWER MEO satellite pair

Two more O3b mPOWER satellites are live, expanding SES's medium-orbit broadband capacity across global markets.

SES beefs up its MEO constellation

• SES activated its latest pair of O3b mPOWER satellites.
• Both birds launched back in July 2025.
• High-throughput, low-latency connectivity is the selling point.

Constellation progress and what is next

• Ten out of thirteen planned satellites have launched.
• Three remaining satellites are slated for late 2026.
• Full deployment should wrap up by 2027.

Adel Al-Saleh on the milestone

• Al-Saleh framed the activation as a capacity boost.
• Mission-critical connectivity for governments is a key target.
• More communities and industries get resilient coverage.