CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — June 7, 2025
In the early hours of Saturday, June 7, 2025, SpaceX successfully launched its Falcon 9 rocket, carrying the SiriusXM SXM-10 satellite into orbit from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The liftoff occurred at 12:54 a.m. ET, lighting up the night sky and marking another milestone in SpaceX’s ongoing mission to provide reliable and reusable launch services.
The SXM-10 satellite, designed to enhance SiriusXM’s digital audio radio broadcasting capabilities, was deployed into a geosynchronous transfer orbit. This mission strengthens SiriusXM’s ability to deliver high-quality satellite radio services across North America, offering subscribers an expanded range of music, talk, and entertainment programming.
The Falcon 9’s first stage, designated B1085-8, was on its eighth flight, having previously supported missions such as Crew-9, RRT-1, Firefly Blue Ghost Mission 1, and three Starlink missions. Approximately 8.5 minutes after liftoff, the booster executed a precise landing on SpaceX’s droneship A Shortfall of Gravitas stationed in the Atlantic Ocean, further demonstrating the company’s reusable rocket technology. This successful recovery adds to SpaceX’s impressive track record of landing boosters for future missions, reducing the cost of access to space.
SpaceX’s launch cadence continues to accelerate, with the company completing multiple missions in recent weeks, including a Starlink deployment and a resupply mission to the International Space Station. The SXM-10 launch underscores SpaceX’s role as a leading provider of commercial launch services, with its Falcon 9 rocket maintaining a strong reputation for reliability.
The mission was livestreamed by SpaceX, with posts on X providing real-time updates leading up to and during the launch. According to a post from
@SpaceX, the launch window opened at 12:54 a.m. ET, and the company confirmed successful satellite deployment shortly after. The event also garnered attention from space enthusiasts and industry observers, with
@NASASpaceflight noting the Falcon 9’s flawless performance.
This launch comes amid a busy period for SpaceX, as the company navigates challenges with its Starship program, which has faced setbacks in recent test flights. However, the Falcon 9 continues to serve as the workhorse of SpaceX’s fleet, supporting a wide range of missions for commercial, government, and scientific customers.
SiriusXM’s SXM-10 satellite is expected to begin operations in the coming weeks, following a series of orbital maneuvers and system checks. The satellite will join SiriusXM’s constellation, ensuring continued service reliability for millions of subscribers.
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Sources: Information compiled from SpaceX announcements, posts on X, and industry reports.
