O3b mPOWER: Behind the scenes of our first launch

Satellite Stories

Built by Boeing, launched by SpaceX on a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station - our second-generation MEO system will enable customers across the globe to benefit from the highest, most flexible, guaranteed throughput.

On the 16th December 2022, at 5:48 pm local time the first two O3b mPOWER satellites were successfully launched into space in Florida.

In this episode we go behind the scenes on the day of the launch, and hear the excitement and anticipation of SES colleagues and customers.

To read or watch more about the new SES constellation, click here: ses.com/o3b-mpower

Thank you to SpaceX for the actuality. To watch SpaceX launch the SES O3b mPOWER mission in full visit the SpaceX YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WAQD83ElZY 

Satellite Stories podcast is presented by SES senior creative, Kristina Smith-Meyer.

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