Spectacular Midnight SpaceX Launch Defies Lightning Delays to Deliver Game-Changing SiriusXM Satellite
SpaceX rockets through lightning delays to launch SiriusXM’s SXM-10 satellite, boosting coverage for over 165 million vehicles in 2025.
- 48th orbital launch: From Florida’s Space Coast in 2025
- 165M+ vehicles: Now SiriusXM-equipped on North American roads
- 5 launch delays: Due to lightning & wind warnings
- 4 next-gen satellites: Maxar manufacturing for SiriusXM
When nightfall cloaked the Florida coast, tension built at Cape Canaveral. SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket stood ready to ignite history—until fierce thunderstorms crashed the party.
Bright lightning streaks and billowing storm clouds forced SpaceX crews to halt their countdown five times. Spectators waited in suspense as weather advisories stretched the night’s uncertainty well past the scheduled launch window.
Yet out of darkness came triumph.
At 12:54 a.m. on Saturday, June 7, Falcon 9 finally pierced the stormy silence, carrying SiriusXM’s cutting-edge SXM-10 satellite into the cosmos. Manufactured by Maxar Space Systems in California, SXM-10 joins a new generation of powerful satellites designed to strengthen SiriusXM’s signal for millions across the U.S., Canada, and the Caribbean.
SpaceX and SiriusXM are reshaping the airwaves—and the skies above.
What Does the SiriusXM SXM-10 Satellite Mean for Listeners?
SXM-10 brings unprecedented coverage and signal strength. With over 165 million SiriusXM-equipped vehicles relying on its proprietary satellite network, seamless music, news, and talk are now even more reliable for commuters and road trippers everywhere.
The new satellite is part of SiriusXM’s ambitious network expansion. By deploying high-powered geostationary technology, SiriusXM ensures crystal-clear audio, even in remote areas where cellular coverage drops.
Why Did SpaceX Face So Many Launch Delays?
Florida’s summer sky is notoriously unpredictable. Lightning flashes, gusty winds, and a stubborn advisory from meteorologists meant SpaceX had to prioritize safety at every step. Weather warnings stretched the launch window five times, with the final advisory ending nearly a half-hour past the original start time.
Despite the chaos, SpaceX’s precision prevailed. The midnight launch became Florida Space Coast’s 48th orbital rocket mission in 2025, underscoring the region’s role as the epicenter of global space innovation.
What’s Next for SiriusXM’s Satellite Fleet?
SXM-10 is only the beginning. Maxar Space Systems is constructing two more twin giants—SXM-11 and SXM-12—slated to launch over the next two years. The satellites use the proven 1300-class platform, ensuring robust, high-tech infrastructure for years ahead.
Maxar’s two-decade partnership with SiriusXM saw the evolution from the first-generation satellites launched in 2000 to the present third-generation fleet. Meanwhile, watch for the anticipated launch of Axiom Space’s commercial astronauts on SpaceX’s Dragon—a dawn lift-off scheduled for Tuesday, June 10, from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center.
Check out official schedules and breaking news at NASA and Maxar.
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