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ViaSat-3’s third satellite enters service as SES completes O3b mPower deployment

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ViaSat said its third and final terabit-class ViaSat-3 broadband satellite has entered service over the Americas. The milestone came days after SpaceX launched the final three satellites for SES’s O3b mPower constellation, marking the completion of both operators’ major network deployment campaigns.

Discovered 2026-09-18T13:50:39.135752-07:00 | 2026-09-18T13:50:39.135752-07:00

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  • ViaSat-3’s entry into service completes the operator’s planned three-satellite broadband network, adding capacity over the Americas.
  • SES’s final three O3b mPower launches conclude deployment of its constellation, providing a clear milestone for the company’s medium-Earth-orbit broadband network.
  • The back-to-back milestones underscore the transition of major satellite programs from launch campaigns to operational service.

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