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ThinKom Solutions’ ThinAir GT2517 completes SES Government Technology Certification for O3b mPOWER MEO operations

ThinKom Solutions said its ThinAir GT2517 airborne terminal has successfully completed SES Government Technology Certification (GTC), enabling operations on the SES O3b mPOWER medium Earth orbit (MEO) constellation. The company framed the milestone as certification for government-technology use on the mPOWER network.

Discovered 2026-07-20T08:53:26.421896-07:00 | 2026-07-20T08:53:26.421896-07:00

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  • [SES O3b mPOWER certification enablement] impacts the readiness timeline for airborne connectivity offerings that rely on a certified ground/air terminal for MEO service.
  • Government Technology Certification completion is a gating step for defense and government customers evaluating communications equipment for operational deployment.
  • The update signals supply-chain progress for MEO-enabled airborne terminals, which can influence procurement schedules and integration planning for platform operators.

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2026-07-20T08:53:26.421896-07:00
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