"SpaceX's Falcon 9 Rocket Successfully Deploys Ovzon-3 Broadband Satellite from Cape Canaveral"
SpaceX successfully launched Ovzon's first fully owned broadband satellite, Ovzon 3, on a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral on January 3, 2024. The satellite, manufactured by Maxar Technologies, is now on its way to geostationary orbit and is expected to start providing mobile connectivity services by mid-year after in-orbit health checks. This launch marks a significant milestone for Ovzon after overcoming multiple setbacks and regulatory extensions. Ovzon 3 is the first commercial geostationary spacecraft deployed by a privately funded Swedish company and is designed to enhance broadband services, especially for government customers.