Zinger Key Points The ninth and tenth O3b mPOWER satellites lifted off on a SpaceX Falcon 9, kicking off their mid‑Earth orbit mission. After a 130‑day xenon‑thruster climb to 8,000 km, they’ll join eight others to bolster SES’s global broadband network. Also Read: Boeing 737, 787 Jets Get Green Light As Air India Closes Fuel Lock Probe With ‘No Issues’ Each satellite will fire its xenon propulsion system to complete a 130‑day transfer to an 8,000 km altitude, where they will join the first eight O3b mPOWER craft already serving customers worldwide. As more nodes come online, the network’s capacity and resilience grow. Alongside the inaugural six, these additions bolster performance for telcos, cruise lines, airlines, NATO and allied governments. “We designed O3b mPOWER so each additional satellite beyond the first six boosts capacity, performance, and resilience,” said Michelle Parker, Boeing’s vice president of Space Mission Systems. The company credits its refined production methods for the program’s speed and efficiency. Trending Investment Opportunities