O3b mPOWER

The launch of O3b, the world’s first commercial NGSO satellite constellation, blazes the trail for today’s satellite connectivity.

This next-generation satellite network was designed to bring connectivity to the “other three billion” - those who lack consistent, reliable access to communications systems.

For the first time, telcos connect entire island nations, remote industries access digital tools and governments conduct vital operations to the harshest terrains.

MEO connectivity makes a host of transformative technology available to sectors such as mining, aviation and cruise.

Following the sell-out success of O3b, SES works with Boeing to develop the world’s most technologically advanced satellite system, O3b mPOWER.

The new constellation is to provide industry-leading throughput, latency, availability and flexibility for services where downtime is not an option.

O3b mPOWER features fully shapeable and steerable spot beams that enable flexible forward and return path throughput, with the unprecedented ability to land traffic anywhere.

In a testament to O3b, SES customers sign up for O3b mPOWER three years ahead of launch. Carnival Corporation will bring digital to the cruise experience, while Orange will support growing demand for connectivity in Africa.

Expanding on its existing partnership with Microsoft, SES begins construction of gateways at or near Azure Data Centres. The move means Microsoft customers anywhere in the world are only one hop away from their cloud services.

Amazon Web Services certifies SES as a Direct Connect Delivery Partner, providing its customers with dedicated, secure connectivity to their cloud workloads from anywhere.

The partnership is a significant boost to both enterprises and government users who require reliable bandwidth while working in remote locations.

On a clear Florida morning, crowds watch the first two O3b mPOWER satellites launch from Cape Canaveral.

The launch is a critical moment in a journey that will impact millions of lives in the world’s unconnected areas.

The third and fourth O3b mPOWER satellites launch in April, followed by the fifth and sixth in November.

Meanwhile, O3b mPOWER rolls out on the ground, as Vodafone deploys the first mPOWER ground antennae in the Cook Islands and CNT in Ecuador. Terminals are designed to be installed by local SES-accredited teams in just one day.

The O3b mPOWER service officially launches and starts altering lives around the world. IMS will connect out-of-reach Columbian Communities, Orange will close the digital divide in Africa, and Jio will deliver the next generation of affordable broadband services in India.

The seventh and eighth O3b mPOWER satellites are launched, further extending the capabilities of the communications system.

The remaining O3b mPOWER satellites are launched, ensuring SES continues to meet the ever-increasingly requirements of a connected world.