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O3b mPOWER 7/8

Falcon 9 launch from Cape Canaveral & Kennedy (United States) on December 17, 2024, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

December 17, 2024 · 22:26 UTCLaunch 2024-244Launch no. 6,836 in the log
RocketFalcon 9variant FT5
SpaceportCape Canaveral & Kennedypad LC39A
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySpaceXUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
December 17, 2024, 22:26
Launch designation
2024-244
Mission
O3b mPOWER 7/8
Vehicle flight ID
411/B1090.1 F413

Orbit and payload

Payload mass to orbit
3.4 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
O3b mPOWER F72024-244ANORAD 62362SES O3B Networks Ltd.Communications1,700 kgIn orbit
O3b mPOWER F82024-244BNORAD 62363SES O3B Networks Ltd.Communications1,700 kgIn orbit

Source: GCAT launch list and payload catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0). Orbit values are the initial orbit reported for the launch.