by SESLU
Provide low-latency global satellite broadband and mobile backhaul using medium-earth orbit constellation.
MEO constellation operational with continuous expansion planned.
Checked 11 Oct0 updates this week
At 8,000 km altitude, satellites cover larger areas than LEO (less satellite count needed) but have lower latency than GEO (150 ms vs 500 ms).
mPOWER satellites can reconfigure coverage areas in orbit, shifting capacity to where demand is highest across regions.
Provides backhaul for ground mobile networks and direct broadband to enterprises, competing with LEO constellations and fiber.
| Spec | O3b mPOWER |
|---|---|
| Orbital altitude | ~8,000 km (Medium Earth Orbit)R (reported) |
| Target constellation size | 11 satellitesR (reported) |
| Coverage zones | Global tropical and temperate zonesR (reported) |
R reported by the company
SES
satellite, quantum key distribution
SES is a Luxembourg satellite operator serving broadcasters, internet, mobile and governments with 70+ GEO and MEO satellites. It leads Eagle-1, Europe's first space-based quantum key distribution system for sovereign secure communications.
