The O3b mPOWER system, SES’s second-generation medium Earth orbit (MEO) constellation, is designed to provide high-capacity, low-latency, and highly reliable connectivity across the globe. Operating approximately 8,000 kilometres above Earth’s surface, the constellation delivers terabit-level performance to transform connectivity for maritime, aviation, government, and enterprise customers.

 

“The O3b mPOWER spacecraft are the most capable and flexible commercial satellites to ever operate in space,” said Michelle Parker, Vice President of Boeing Space Mission Systems. “Our software-defined payload technology allows SES to deliver high-speed, reliable connectivity, adapting in real-time to user demand. It’s a game changer, and the first eight satellites are showing users just how incredible this technology is.”

 

The adaptive nature of Boeing’s software-defined payloads means the satellites can intelligently reallocate power and bandwidth based on shifting user requirements, delivering seamless service whether in the air, at sea, or in remote terrestrial regions. With the initial eight O3b mPOWER satellites already on orbit, the addition of the 9th and 10th will significantly enhance SES’s global coverage and network capacity.

 

Boeing teams are also progressing on the final three satellites for SES, ensuring the constellation’s full deployment remains on track. At the same time, Boeing is evolving its payload technology for military use aboard the U.S. Space Force’s Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS)-11 and WGS-12 satellites, where the robust, software-defined architecture will provide secure, reliable communications—even in contested environments.

 

The continued collaboration between Boeing and SES highlights the growing importance of resilient, high-speed connectivity in both commercial and defence sectors. Boeing, a global aerospace leader, remains committed to innovation, quality, and integrity as it supports customers across more than 150 countries with advanced aerospace and space solutions.