flown by Arianespace France

O3b x 4

Success
APR 04201917:03:00 UTC

Final batch of first-generation O3b satellites, completing SES's planned 20-satellite medium Earth orbit constellation. O3b satellites operate in an equatorial orbit at approximately 8,000 km altitude, providing low-latency broadband connectivity to remote areas within ±45° latitude.

launched from ELS Kourou

aboard Soyuz ST-B / Fregat-MT VS22 into MEO

Payload

O3b x 4 (FM17-FM20)

Communications