MISSION OVERVIEW
SpaceX successfully launched two O3b mPOWER satellites for SES using a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station’s SLC-40 pad. The satellites were deployed into medium Earth orbit, where they joined SES’s next-generation O3b mPOWER constellation designed to provide high-performance connectivity services. This mission marked another commercial success for SpaceX in the competitive medium Earth orbit satellite deployment market.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Falcon 9AGENCY
SpaceXTARGET ORBIT
Medium Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
SLC-40LAUNCH SITE
Cape Canaveral Space Force StationLAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
UNKNOWN
SPACEX API
Cross-referenced with community SpaceX data
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Falcon 9 | O3b mPOWER 7,8 launch?
The Falcon 9 | O3b mPOWER 7,8 is scheduled for Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 9:17 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: Success.
What rocket is being used for Falcon 9 | O3b mPOWER 7,8?
The Falcon 9 | O3b mPOWER 7,8 mission uses the Falcon 9 rocket.
Where is the Falcon 9 | O3b mPOWER 7,8 launching from?
The launch takes place from SLC-40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
What orbit is Falcon 9 | O3b mPOWER 7,8 going to?
The Falcon 9 | O3b mPOWER 7,8 mission is targeting Medium Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Falcon 9 | O3b mPOWER 7,8?
The Falcon 9 | O3b mPOWER 7,8 is operated by SpaceX.
Can I watch the Falcon 9 | O3b mPOWER 7,8 launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 28, 2026 00:28 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 28, 2026 00:28 UTC
Launch date set: Oct 14, 2023 at 21:17 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by SpaceX
Mar 28, 2026 00:28 UTC
Status: Success
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 12 minutes ago
Mission Profile
Falcon 9 | O3b mPOWER 7,8 was a Falcon 9 mission operated by SpaceX that lifted off from SLC-40, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on October 14, 2023. The flight carried its payload to Medium Earth Orbit.