A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch the SiriusXM SXM-11 satellite from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Sunday, June 26, or early Monday morning, depending on weather. The launch window is set for late night or very early Monday, marking the final weekend of June. The satellite will be deployed from the same site that hosted the uncrewed Starfall spacecraft demo on June 23, which launched just after sunrise. SpaceX has scheduled 1 or 2 launches per week during some months at the Space Coast, making this event part of a regular schedule.
The rocket’s trajectory could make it visible as far north as Jacksonville Beach and as far south as West Palm Beach, though cloud cover and weather conditions may affect visibility. Locals from Vero Beach to Port St. Lucie may have clear views if skies are clear. For those unable to watch in person, NASA+ content is available through Amazon Prime Video, offering live streams and replays of launches.
This mission follows SpaceX’s recent Starfall demo, which tested the company’s new spacecraft design. The Falcon 9 rocket has become a common sight at the Space Coast, with launches occurring frequently at both Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. The SXM-11 satellite will join other commercial payloads routinely sent into orbit by SpaceX.
Viewers with access to Amazon Prime Video can watch the launch via NASA+ for a detailed look at the mission. For updates or questions about the event, contact USA TODAY Network reporters Rick Neale at [email protected], Brooke Edwards at [email protected], or Eric Lagatta at [email protected]. Weather remains a key factor, and SpaceX may adjust the launch window if conditions change.