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SpaceX launches three SES O3b mPOWER satellites on Falcon family’s 700th mission

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SpaceX launched three SES O3b mPOWER communications satellites on Sept. 13, marking the 700th mission by the Falcon rocket family. The flight adds capacity to SES’s satellite network while underscoring Falcon’s sustained role as a launch provider for commercial communications constellations.

Discovered 2026-09-13T14:49:52.527723-07:00 | 2026-09-13T14:49:52.527723-07:00

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  • The mission marks the Falcon family’s 700th flight, a significant operational milestone for one of the commercial launch sector’s principal vehicles.
  • SES continues deploying O3b mPOWER communications satellites, expanding the company’s medium Earth orbit network and its capacity to serve connectivity markets.
  • The launch demonstrates ongoing commercial demand for dedicated satellite deployment through established launch providers.

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