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SpaceX Marks 700th Launch with Final O3b Satellites

By Tech Desk · 2026-09-14 · Updated 2026-09-14 00:15 UTC

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SpaceX’s 700th launch delivered the final three Boeing-built satellites to complete the SES O3b mPOWER constellation, a milestone that enables the network to scale global connectivity for commercial and defense sectors, with full operational status expected by mid-2027.

2026-09-14 00:15 UTC
According to GN auto tech/space: satellite deployment, the final three O3b mPOWER spacecraft, designated F11 through F13, are currently undergoing orbit-raising and initialization procedures and are expected to begin full commercial service in mid-2027.
Source: satnews.com
2026-09-14 00:14 UTC
SpaceX reached a significant operational milestone by launching its 700th Falcon rocket, delivering the final three satellites to complete the O3b mPOWER constellation for SES.
Source: spaceflightnow.com

Based on reporting by spaceflightnow.com and satnews.com, compiled by the Tradingbird desk.

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