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SpaceX launches two more communications satellites into orbit

  • November 13, 2023
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SpaceX launched the SES O3b mPOWER mission, launching two communications satellites into medium Earth orbit. SpaceX reported this social networks HAccording to Ukrinform. Take off! pic.twitter.com/7xuJd88TOZ — SpaceX

SpaceX launches two more communications satellites into orbit

SpaceX launches two more communications satellites into orbit

SpaceX launched the SES O3b mPOWER mission, launching two communications satellites into medium Earth orbit.

SpaceX reported this social networks HAccording to Ukrinform.

As noted, the Falcon 9 rocket was launched from the Space Force Station in Cape Canaveral, Florida. After that the first multiple stage of the launch vehicle carried out vertical descent approximately 8.5 minutes after takeoff.

Two hours after takeoff the company approved Both satellites are placed in medium Earth orbit, approximately 8,000 km from Earth.

The satellites will be part of the O3b constellation of communications satellites operated by Luxembourgish provider SES SA. Once completed, the group of six satellites is expected to provide high-speed connectivity to a variety of customers in both the public and private sectors starting in late 2023, writes Space.com.

Currently, Starlink, SpaceX’s mega-constellation of broadband Internet satellites, consists of more than 5,000 operational satellites.

The SES O3b mPOWER mission was SpaceX’s 84th launch this year.

As Ukrinform reported, on November 11, as part of the Transporter 9 mission, the Falcon 9 rocket with dozens of mini-satellites was launched into low Earth orbit.

The photo is self-explanatory

Source: Ukrinform

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