Live updates from SpaceX SiriusXM SXM-11 mission from Cape Canaveral

Key Points:

• SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying the SiriusXM SXM-11 satellite from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at 10:25 p.m. ET on June 28, 2026, following favorable weather conditions with 90% "go for launch" odds.
• The Falcon 9's first-stage booster completed its 17th mission by landing safely on SpaceX's drone ship A Shortfall of Gravitas in the Atlantic Ocean approximately 8 minutes and 30 seconds after liftoff.
• The SXM-11 satellite is the most powerful in SiriusXM's fleet and aims to enhance signal reception, expand coverage in Alaska, and support audio entertainment and information services across the U.S., Canada, and the Caribbean.
• Brevard County Emergency Management deactivated its launch support operations after the successful liftoff, marking a smooth and well-coordinated launch event.
• This mission follows recent SpaceX launches, including a Falcon 9 carrying 24 Starlink satellites earlier the same day from California and previous deployments of AST SpaceMobile BlueBird satellites and the uncrewed Starfall spacecraft.