Favorable Weather Supports SpaceX Falcon 9 Launch of SiriusXM Satellite
Favorable Weather Supports SpaceX Falcon 9 Launch of SiriusXM Satellite
US · Published Jun 29, 2026
SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying the 7.5-ton SiriusXM SXM-11 satellite on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at 10:25 p.m.
EDT (0225 UTC).

Impact & Risks

The successful deployment of the SXM-11 satellite ensures continued and improved radio broadcasting services for SiriusXM customers across North America and the Caribbean. The satellite's advanced capabilities will enhance signal reliability and expand coverage, particularly in remote areas like Alaska. Weather conditions posed minimal risk to the launch, with meteorologists monitoring potential interference from cumulus and anvil clouds. However, no significant weather-related disruptions were reported during the mission.

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