US EditionSpaceX Scrubs Launch of 2 More Satellites for Luxembourg-Based SES
BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, JUL 21 – Launch postponed after an 11-second countdown hold due to 50% unfavorable weather odds, with a backup window on Tuesday offering only a 25% chance of favorable conditions, officials said.
- On Monday, July 21, SpaceX’s Falcon 9 aborted 11 seconds before liftoff carrying two Boeing-built SES O3b mPOWER satellites from Cape Canaveral. The launch was scrubbed due to weather conditions, delaying the mission.
- SES created the O3b mPOWER system, operating in medium Earth orbit with terabit-level capacity, to enhance global broadband connectivity, joining the first eight satellites on orbit.
- Forecasts showed only a 50% chance from Space Launch Delta 45’s weather squadron, the Falcon 9 booster on its sixth flight, and stage landing on Just Read the Instructions droneship.
- With today’s attempt scrubbed, a backup window opens on Tuesday, July 22, during the same window, and SpaceX via X stated `Standing down from today’s launch of the @SES_Satellites O3b mPOWER mission and now targeting tomorrow, July 22 for liftoff`, with Tuesday's weather odds at 25%.
- SES plans to expand its mPOWER constellation to 13 satellites by 2026, supporting global connectivity for maritime, aviation, government, and enterprise sectors.
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Live coverage: SpaceX scrubs O3b mPOWER satellites launch, targets backup window on Tuesday – Spaceflight Now
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stands at Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station ahead of the planned launch of SES’ ninth and tenth O3b mPOWER satellites. Image: SpaceX Update July 21, 5:52 p.m. EDT: SpaceX scrubbed the launch, targeting Tuesday, July 22. SpaceX is targeting Tuesday, July 22, for the launch of two satellites to medium Earth orbit, following a last minute scrub on Monday. Just about 11 seconds before liftoff was …
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