O3b mPOWER

SES Introduces Cruise Industry’s First Integrated MEO-LEO Service with Starlink

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Telecommunications, Satellite, Internet, Audio, Video, Travel, Cruise, Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Partnership, MEO, COVID-19, CII, Carbon, Premium, Ship, SES, GEO, O3b mPOWER, LEO, Starlink, Communications satellite, Tourism

The joint offering – SES Cruise mPOWERED + Starlink – seamlessly integrated, sold and delivered by SES – will combine the best of both MEO and LEO orbits to provide high-speed and secure connectivity 24/7 to cruise ships and their guests, regardless of their route and location.

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  • The joint offering – SES Cruise mPOWERED + Starlink – seamlessly integrated, sold and delivered by SES – will combine the best of both MEO and LEO orbits to provide high-speed and secure connectivity 24/7 to cruise ships and their guests, regardless of their route and location.
  • “At SES, we strive to provide a world-class connectivity experience for our cruise customers and deliver the same level of service they would enjoy on land,” said John-Paul Hemingway, Chief Strategy Officer at SES.
  • Available Q4 2023, SES Cruise mPOWERED + Starlink will fulfill the growing demands of cruise lines to deliver a superior guest experience, optimise smart ship operations, and attract and retain the best crew.
  • To learn more about SES Cruise mPOWERED + Starlink packages, click here.

SES’s Third and Fourth O3b mPOWER Satellites Successfully Launched

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Saturday, April 29, 2023
Satellite, Technology, Telecommunications, Mobile, Wireless, Networks, Internet, Carriers and Services, O3b, Partnership, O3b mPOWER, MEO, Boeing, Boeing Defense, Space & Security, Microsoft, Multimedia, Newsroom, Council of Government of Luxembourg, Government, Security, MPower, Princess Cruises, Ecuador, SES, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, SpaceX launch vehicles, SpaceX, Ecosystem, Communications satellite

Two additional O3b mPOWER satellites were successfully launched by a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, United States, at 6:12 pm local time, SES announced today.

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  • Two additional O3b mPOWER satellites were successfully launched by a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, United States, at 6:12 pm local time, SES announced today.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230428005618/en/
    The second pair of O3b mPOWER satellites will join the first two satellites launched in December 2022 , which have arrived at their target medium earth orbit (MEO) and are currently undergoing in-orbit check out.
  • The O3b mPOWER system will offer high-performance network services delivering industry-best throughput, predictable low latency, and ultra-reliable service availability.
  • For more information on how O3b mPOWER can bring a new level of performance to satellite-enabled communications, visit the newsroom .

Cobham Satcom to Roll Out O3b mPOWER Transportable Terminals for SES

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023
MEO, Communication, Radio, Business, O3b, Defense, COTP, Government, SES, O3b mPOWER, LEO, GEO, Government agency, MPower, Communications satellite, Geostationary orbit

The TACTICAL TRACKER Terminal serves the Government and Defense segment, while Government agencies, carriers, and enterprise customers utilize the EXPLORER terminals for service augmentation and restoration.

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  • The TACTICAL TRACKER Terminal serves the Government and Defense segment, while Government agencies, carriers, and enterprise customers utilize the EXPLORER terminals for service augmentation and restoration.
  • The O3b mPOWER system represents a tremendous step forward in communication satellite capabilities, providing unprecedented flexibility and throughput.
  • The new terminals expand Cobham Satcom's O3b mPOWER terminal portfolio, joining the recently certified Sea Tel 2400 Tri-band terminal for the energy market.
  • "We are pleased to provide new capabilities to SES for the growing COTP segment and to offer proven defense and enterprise solutions," noted Kirby Nell, VP of Business Development at Cobham Satcom.

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Demonstrates Mission Success with D-Orbit on Falcon 9

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023
PRR, Spacecraft, HDRM, O3b mPOWER, ION Satellite Carrier, ION, Launch and commissioning of the James Webb Space Telescope, O3b, D-Orbit, OneWeb, MPower, SpaceX, OTV, Falcon 9, Communications satellite, Mars, Defense

EBAD successfully deploys experimental payload with its Payload Release Ring (PRR) spacecraft separation system.

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  • EBAD successfully deploys experimental payload with its Payload Release Ring (PRR) spacecraft separation system.
  • D-Orbit's ION Satellite Carrier successfully delivered EBAD's experiment to low Earth orbit.
  • The data gathered from this experiment ensures EBAD's new spacecraft dispensing products carry the same reliability that the industry is accustomed to with its heritage NEA® release mechanism.
  • The PRR demonstration mission launched on SpaceX's Falcon 9 on January 31, 2023, and the PRR successfully deployed the payload from D-Orbit's ION carrier on February 8, 2023.

First Two O3b mPOWER Satellites Successfully Launched

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Saturday, December 17, 2022
5G, Telecommunications, Satellite, Software, Technology, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Mobile, Wireless, SpaceX launch vehicles, Newsroom, Princess Cruises, SpaceX, SES, O3b, Ecosystem, O3b mPOWER, Claro Brasil, MEO, MPower, Multimedia, Boeing, Microsoft, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Senior, Partnership, Communications satellite

SES announced today that the first two O3b mPOWER satellites were successfully launched into space by a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, United States, at 5:48 pm local time.

Key Points: 
  • SES announced today that the first two O3b mPOWER satellites were successfully launched into space by a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, United States, at 5:48 pm local time.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221216005524/en/
    First Two O3b mPOWER Satellites Successfully Launched (Photo: Business Wire)
    Built by Boeing and designed to deliver unprecedented performance with first-of-its-kind software-driven payload, O3b mPOWER is SES’s second-generation medium earth orbit (MEO) system.
  • The O3b mPOWER ecosystem is easily scalable and comprises an initial 11 powerful satellites, each equipped with more than 5,000 digitally formed beams, and an extensive next-generation O3b mPOWER ground infrastructure.
  • For more information on how O3b mPOWER can bring a new level of performance to satellite-enabled communications, visit the newsroom .

Planet to Provide Real-Time Data and Connectivity Solutions for NASA’s CSP

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Tuesday, August 23, 2022
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As part of Planets involvement in CSP, Planet will accelerate its R&D for near-Earth space communication capabilities on its future earth-observation satellites.

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  • As part of Planets involvement in CSP, Planet will accelerate its R&D for near-Earth space communication capabilities on its future earth-observation satellites.
  • Planet will work to demonstrate its state-of-the art communication technology stack involving real-time satellite connectivity for NASAs CSP, with the goal of further building its relationship with the agency and enabling low latency solutions for Planet customers.
  • Were proud to work with SES and Telesat Government Solutions to align our respective technology investments and business operations to create ultra-low-latency communication capabilities.
  • With Telesat Government Solutions, Planet will work to build space-based RF terminals that will be hosted on two Earth observation spacecraft.

Gilat’s Global Mobility Platform Selected by SES in Multi-Million Dollar Order

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Telecommunications, Spacecraft, O3b mPOWER, Space, Spaceflight, SES S.A., Satellite Internet access, SES-17, O3b, MPower, Very-small-aperture terminal, O3b Networks

Gilat's next-generation platform is optimized to provide the required multi-orbit, multi-band service to address the high throughput needs of ships, planes and land mobility terminals anywhere on earth.

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  • Gilat's next-generation platform is optimized to provide the required multi-orbit, multi-band service to address the high throughput needs of ships, planes and land mobility terminals anywhere on earth.
  • This network expansion will position Gilats VSAT platform at over a dozen gateways to form a resilient multi-orbit and secure global network and enable superb passenger wi-fi experience.
  • Gilat's Aquarius Pro VSATs will provide multi-gigabyte services with maximum efficiency, utilizing O3B mPOWER constellation and other SES GEO satellite assets including SES-17.
  • "We are proud to support our close partner, SES, with Gilat's next generation ground-segment, to meet the needs of its leading global mobility network," said Ron Levin SVP Mobility and Strategic Accounts at Gilat.

SES Networks Expands Partnership With Orange to Enhance Maritime Services

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Maritime, Satellite, Technology, Transport, Telecommunications, Mobile, Wireless, Networks, Telecommunications, Companies, SES S.A., CAC 40, Orange S.A., EE Limited, O3b mPOWER, SES, Orange, SES, ORANGE

The combination of the Orange secured and digital network infrastructure and SES Networks’ Skala Global Platform -- a next-generation technology platform which provides worldwide coverage via multiple geostationary satellites and gateways interconnected by a global terrestrial network -- will deliver reliable, high-performance broadband services everywhere, from developed markets to the hardest-to-reach places on Earth. This confirms the Orange ambition to become a key player offering solutions for the maritime sector.

Key Points: 
  • Orange maritime customers will now be able to accelerate their digital transformation with higher-capacity satellite connectivity services provided jointly by SES Networks and Orange.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210802005841/en/
    SES Networks Expands Partnership With Orange to Enhance Maritime Services (Photo: Business Wire)
    With this innovative agreement, Orange will integrate its own global infrastructure with the global network coverage powered by SES Networks Skala Global Platform .
  • Together it will enable Orange maritime customers to cost-effectively scale up their bandwidth with seamless, ubiquitous and global services.
  • This latest agreement further strengthens the partnership that the Orange Group and SES Networks have established in the last few years.

iSAT Africa and SES Networks to Provide Reliable 4G Services in East Africa via O3b mPOWER

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
Consumer electronics, Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Telecommunications, Software, Internet, SES S.A., O3b mPOWER, Space, Spacecraft, O3b, Spaceflight, Telecommunications, MPower, Broadband, Internet access, O3b Networks, SES, iSAT Africa, SES, ISAT AFRICA

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210714005981/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210714005981/en/
    iSAT Africa and SES Networks to Provide Reliable 4G Services in East Africa via O3b mPOWER (Photo: Business Wire)
    iSAT Africa is well-established in the region for embracing innovative mobile internet connectivity solutions for unconnected rural communities in Africa.
  • The fibre-like connectivity will equipe iSAT Africa to enable local mobile operators to deploy 4G services to close the digital divide.
  • iSAT Africa is among the first companies in Africa to sign up for O3b mPOWER.
  • The O3b and O3b mPOWER systems will easily enable the deployment of 4G services and high-performance networks for cloud applications regardless of where they are across the region.

Isotropic Systems and SES GS Complete Milestone Trials to Unlock Next-Gen Connectivity for U.S. Military

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Thursday, June 3, 2021
Entertainment, Defense, Satellite, Technology, TV and Radio, Audio, Video, Other Defense, Spacecraft, Telecommunications, SES S.A., Spaceflight, O3b MEO, O3b, Medium Earth orbit, O3b mPOWER, O3b Networks, SES Government Solutions, SES, Isotropic Systems, SES GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS, SES, ISOTROPIC SYSTEMS

Over-the-air (OTA) trials conducted at an SES teleport in Port St. Lucie, Florida, also part of phase one, have verified the Isotropic Systems high-performance multi-beam platform meets military requirements to acquire and track SES O3b MEO satellites.

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  • Over-the-air (OTA) trials conducted at an SES teleport in Port St. Lucie, Florida, also part of phase one, have verified the Isotropic Systems high-performance multi-beam platform meets military requirements to acquire and track SES O3b MEO satellites.
  • Phase two trials will test Isotropic Systems latest antenna prototype over links with SES satellites in geostationary orbit (GEO) and medium earth orbit (MEO), demonstrating seamless satellite-to-satellite transitions and a redundant, resilient leap in wartime communications.
  • For further information please contact:
    SES Government Solutions (SES GS) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of SES, the leader in global content connectivity solutions.
  • SES GS operates under a proxy board allowing them to provide services through contracts with the U.S. Government, including classified work.