World’s 1st software-driven satellites start service Global connectivity provider SES’s users are now leveraging the Boeing-built O3b mPOWER satellites. BNNPublished il y a 21 heures
Above: An on-orbit rendering of the O3b mPOWER constellations, the word’s first truly software-driven satellites capable of serving users in the most remote regions, reallocating power and bandwidth to support real-time demand around the world. (Boeing rendering)
Satellite operator SES, a global content connectivity service provider, announced the start of its high-performance satellite communications service using the Boeing-built O3b mPOWER satellites.Why it matters: “With our first-of-its-kind technology now proven on orbit, this is a big milestone for the entire industry,” said Michelle Parker, vice president of Boeing Space Mission Systems. “We’re excited to deliver even more power with the next set of satellites that will be delivered later this year.”About the satellites: O3b mPOWER satellites feature Boeing’s most advanced satellite technology, the integrated payload array (IPA), which offers more than 5,000 steerable beams that provide unrivaled flexibility and performance for critical communications.
O3b mPOWER constellation begins providing global connectivity services. (Boeing animation)
Technology in action: O3b mPOWER users include remote healthcare providers, disaster relief responders, allied governments, cruise passengers, dispersed corporate teams, and underserved communities.“We are very excited that O3b mPOWER is now ready to serve our customers around the world,” said Adel Al-Saleh, CEO of SES. “Over the last few years, our SES team, along with our technology partners across space and ground segments, have worked tirelessly to bring our O3b mPOWER system online.”Catch up quick: The flexible communications payload onboard O3b mPOWER represents the culmination of a significant development effort.The advanced software-driven technology of the IPA has performed exceptionally.The technology on O3b mPOWER also underpins Boeing’s latest Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS)-11 and WGS-12 satellites, as well as other government SATCOM programs.
A close-up image of the Integrated Payload Array (IPA) which features more than 5,000 fully steerable beams that enable SES to provide service where it’s most needed, when it’s needed. This technology also underpins several of Boeing’s military SATCOM programs including WGS-11 and WGS-12. (Boeing photo by Zeyad Maasarani)
What’s next: Boeing is manufacturing the remaining seven satellites to deliver even more advanced capabilities to SES users.By Zeyad Maasarani
World’s 1st software-driven satellites start service Global connectivity provider SES’s users are now leveraging the Boeing-built O3b mPOWER satellites. 
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