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SpaceX Launches SES Satellites from Cape Canaveral

September 14, 2026

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Key Takeaways

SpaceX launched SES's last three O3b mPOWER satellites.
The launch occurred from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
The trio completes the constellation of 13 satellites.
Another SpaceX Falcon 9 will launch NASA astronauts to the ISS.

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Strategic Implications

This launch may signal the completion of a significant satellite constellation, which could enhance global communication capabilities. The success of the mission suggests SpaceX's continued reliability in launching commercial satellites, which may impact the competitive landscape of the private space industry.

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What Happened

Private Space Company Completes O3b mPOWER Constellation

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched SES’s last three O3b mPOWER satellites into medium-Earth orbit from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The launch, which occurred ahead of late-afternoon thunderstorms, completes the constellation of 13 satellites. This mission follows previous launches of SES satellites by SpaceX in July 2025. Another SpaceX Falcon 9 is scheduled to launch NASA astronauts to the International Space Station in late September. The launch was reported by Florida Today.

Source | Originally Published: September 13, 2026

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