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ViaSat-3 Enters Service as SES Completes O3b mPower Launch

September 19, 2026

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Key Takeaways

The third ViaSat-3 satellite has entered service over the Americas.
SES completed the O3b mPower launch campaign with SpaceX.
The ViaSat-3 fleet has tripled its bandwidth capacity.
The final O3b mPower satellites were launched by SpaceX.

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Strategic Implications

The completion of the ViaSat-3 and O3b mPower constellations may signal a significant expansion of global broadband capabilities, which could enhance connectivity and drive growth in the satellite communications market. This development suggests increased competition in the industry, which may lead to improved services and pricing for consumers.

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What Happened

Final Terabit-Class Satellite Expands Global Broadband Capacity

The final ViaSat-3 satellite has entered service, tripling the bandwidth capacity of the operator’s global fleet. This milestone comes as SES completes the launch campaign for its O3b mPower network, with the final three spacecraft launched by SpaceX. The expansion of these constellations is expected to enhance global broadband connectivity, with implications for the satellite communications market. The news was first reported by SpaceNews.

Source | Originally Published: September 17, 2024

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