SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches SiriusXM SXM-11 Communications Satellite
Summary: On June 28, 2026, SpaceX Falcon 9 launched the SiriusXM SXM-11 communications satellite from SLC-40 at Cape Canaveral, with a droneship landing attempt for the first stage booster.
On June 28, 2026, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, delivering the SiriusXM SXM-11 communications satellite to its target orbit. The SXM constellation forms the backbone of SiriusXM's satellite radio infrastructure, providing audio and data broadcast services across North America.
SXM-11 is the latest high-throughput satellite in the series, reportedly built by Maxar Technologies on the company's SSL-1300 bus platform. Its predecessor SXM-7 suffered a payload anomaly shortly after its December 2020 launch, but SXM-8 through SXM-10 have been deployed successfully. The SXM-11 mission continues the partnership between SpaceX and SiriusXM for heavy communications satellite launches.
The first stage booster performed a post-launch droneship landing attempt at sea. SpaceX continues to advance first-stage reusability, and droneship recoveries have evolved from experimental feats into routine operations, playing a key role in reducing per-launch costs.