Ovzon 3 successfully deployed its solar arrays in geostationary orbit.

The satellite utilizes Redwire's Roll-Out Solar Array (ROSA) technology.

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Each ROSA wing is 10 meters long, providing 10 kilowatts of power.

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The satellite, built by Maxar, weighs 1,500 kilograms.

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Ovzon 3 was launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.

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The mission was delayed from its original 2021 launch schedule.

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Ovzon 3 will primarily serve government customers, including the U.S. Department of Defense.

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The satellite aims to provide mobile connectivity across a large part of Earth, including Europe, Africa, and Asia.

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