SpaceX successfully launched three O3b mPower communications satellites on September 13, 2026, from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The high-throughput satellites were built by Boeing and are operated by SES, a Luxembourg-based satellite communications company. Deployed to Medium Earth Orbit, these spacecraft will expand SES's O3b mPower constellation, which provides broadband connectivity and enterprise communications services across Africa, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, and the Americas.

The Falcon 9 Block 5 rocket lifted off from Space Launch Complex 40 during a launch window that opened at 14:49 EDT on September 13, 2026. This variant of SpaceX's workhorse vehicle has become the standard for commercial satellite deployments, offering reliable performance and boasting one of the most successful track records in spaceflight history with over 627 successful launches.

The launch achieved its primary objective with successful insertion of all three satellites into their target orbit. The Falcon 9's first stage booster, designated B1080, completed its maiden flight and was recovered via autonomous spaceport drone ship, demonstrating the continued operational efficiency of SpaceX's reusable rocket program. This mission represents another milestone in the ongoing expansion of global satellite internet infrastructure.