https://spacewatch.global/tag/michelle-parker/ AN INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE ON SPACE Wed, 06 Aug 2025 13:53:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 https://spacewatch.global/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SpaceWatchGlobal-Sign-90x90.png https://spacewatch.global/tag/michelle-parker/ 32 32 https://spacewatch.global/2025/08/boeing-mpower-satellites-launched-successfully-aboard-falcon-9-rocket/ Wed, 06 Aug 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=66762 After a successful launch, Boeing engineers have confirmed that the 9th and 10th O3b mPOWER satellites are healthy and transmitting signals. The satellites will provide high-speed, reliable connectivity for customers of space solutions provider SES in areas where traditional networks are limited or unavailable, enhancing access for individuals, governments and businesses.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/07/boeing-secures-2-8b-contract-to-enhance-u-s-strategic-satcom-capabilities/ Mon, 07 Jul 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=66141 Boeing has won a $2.8 billion contract for the Evolved Strategic Satellite Communications (ESS) program, the space-based component of the U.S. nuclear command, control, and communications (NC3) architecture. The initial contract is for two satellites, with options for two more in the future.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/05/ses-launches-third-and-fourth-o3b-mpower-satellites/ Tue, 02 May 2023 06:00:06 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=48348 SES has successfully launched two additional O3b mPOWER satellites on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The second pair of O3b mPOWER satellites will consequently join the first two satellites launched in December 2022, which have arrived at their target medium earth orbit (MEO) and are currently undergoing in-orbit checkout.]]>