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Boeing Expands SES O3b mPOWER Fleet with Latest Satellite Delivery

Boeing has delivered the ninth and tenth O3b mPOWER satellites
to SES, bolstering the satellite operator's growing medium Earth
orbit (MEO) constellation. The two newly completed spacecraft are
equipped with Boeing's fully software-defined payloads, enabling
dynamic power allocation to meet real-time user demands. Both
satellites are en route to Kennedy Space Center in Florida for a
scheduled summer launch. "These O3b mPOWER spacecraft
are the most capable and flexible commercial satellites to ever
operate in space," said Michelle Parker, vice president of Boeing
Space Mission Systems. "Many of us have tried to connect from
an airplane or cruise ship and found the connection unreliable. Our
software-defined payload technology allows SES to deliver high-
speed, reliable connectivity, adapting in real-time to user demand.
It's a game changer, and the first eight satellites are showing users
just how incredible this technology is." The O3b mPOWER system
represents SES's second-generation MEO constellation, positioned
approximately 8,000 kilometers above Earth. Designed to support other customers and missions," Parker added.Boeing is adapting
high-throughput applications, the system delivers terabit-level its software-defined payloads for military-grade use aboard the
capacity, low latency, and superior service continuity. With the WGS-11 and WGS-12 satellites, developed for the United States
addition of these two satellites, SES further expands its ability to Space Force. This adaptation supports secure and resilient
provide global broadband solutions across land, sea, and air. Boeing communications in contested environments. A cornerstone of
continues to work closely with SES to ready the latest satellites the global aerospace sector, Boeing designs and manufactures
for deployment, while additional units remain under production to commercial and defense aerospace systems for customers in
support future launches. This evolving platform is also influencing more than 150 countries. The company remains committed to
national defense initiatives. "The strong performance of this innovation, sustainability, and its foundational values of safety,
pioneering technology in orbit enables us to continue evolving it for quality, and integrity.

Paratus Launches EduLINK for African Schools Using Starlink Connectivity

support seamless online learning and digital resource access.
Paratus EduLINK is available exclusively to schools with a
recognised Education Certificate. The Standard Starlink Kit, sold
separately, is professionally installed and backed by Paratus’ in-
country expertise, localised support, flexible in country payment
options and ongoing customer care. Paratus has been active in the
education sector for almost seven years through its long-standing
partnership with Eduvision in Namibia. By providing GEO satellite
infrastructure and technical support, Paratus has helped empower
more than 12,000 learners and 471 teachers with real-time,
interactive digital learning across the country. The positive impact
on the results measured over time has been remarkable,
significantly enhancing learner engagement, comprehension and
Paratus, Africa’s leading pan-African telecommunications provider academic performance, and demonstrating the transformative
and authorised Starlink reseller, announced the launch of Paratus power of consistent digital access in education. Starlink’s advanced
EduLINK: a transformative connectivity solution designed to satellite constellation enables true broadband performance,
empower schools in underserved and remote regions with fast, delivering high bandwidth, low latency and resilience even in areas
reliable internet. With the campaign message, “Empowering lacking traditional infrastructure. With Paratus EduLINK, schools
Education, Anywhere,” Paratus EduLINK leverages Starlink’s Low can unlock online learning, teacher development, digital exams
Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite technology to ensure no school is too and collaborative projects, fostering educational progress and
remote and no learner is left behind. The EduLINK package delivers inclusion. Barney Harmse, Executive Chairman of Paratus
high-speed internet to qualifying schools in Botswana, Eswatini, Groupsaid said Paratus EduLINK is not just about connectivity, it’s
Kenya, Mozambique, Malawi, Rwanda and Zambia—offering 2TB about creating equal access to education.
of Priority Data per month, followed by a generous data buffer, to

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