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SpaceX launches 7.5-ton SiriusXM satellite as part of constellation refresh
By Will Robinson-Smith at Spaceflight Now
· June 28, 2026
· 3 min read
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station to deliver SiriusXM’s SXM-11 satellite to a geosynchronous transfer orbit. Image: Adam Bernstein/Spaceflight Now
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched Sunday carrying a multi-ton, radio-broadcasting ...
Key takeaway Image: Adam Bernstein/Spaceflight Now A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched Sunday carrying a multi-ton, radio-broadcasting satellite for SiriusXM’s to replace two aging satellites in geostationary Earth orbit.
Why this matters in The Brownsville
The upcoming launch of the SiriusXM satellite by SpaceX has significant implications for the Brownsville community, particularly given the company's growing presence in the area. As the city continues to host SpaceX's Starbase launch site at Boca Chica, residents can expect increased activity and potential economic benefits from the company's operations. The fact that the SXM-11 satellite was manufactured by Lanteris Space Systems, a subsidiary of Texas-based Intuitive Machines, also highlights the state's role in the space industry. With the Port of Brownsville serving as a major hub for trade and commerce, the city's infrastructure may also play a supporting role in future SpaceX missions. As the launch approaches, Brownsville residents may want to keep an eye on how SpaceX's activities in the area continue to evolve and potentially impact local businesses and job opportunities.
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Category: space ·
Published: June 28, 2026 ·
Source: Spaceflight Now ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station to deliver SiriusXM’s SXM-11 satellite to a geosynchronous transfer orbit. Image: Adam Bernstein/Spaceflight Now
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched Sunday carrying a multi-ton, radio-broadcasting ...
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