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Five orbital launches planned, including Falcon 9 missions for O3b mPOWER and USSF-153

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Five orbital launches are expected this week from sites around the world, including Falcon 9 missions from Florida and California. The launches are set to deploy three O3b mPOWER broadband satellites and the USSF-153 payload, alongside Soyuz and CZ-8A missions.

Discovered 2026-09-07T15:20:32.044686-07:00 | 2026-09-07T15:20:32.044686-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • The launch slate highlights continued demand for commercial satellite deployment, with three O3b mPOWER spacecraft scheduled to reach orbit.
  • The USSF-153 mission adds a national-security payload to a busy week of orbital activity, underscoring the role of launch providers in supporting both commercial and government space programs.

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