SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 from Cape Canaveral, Florida, late Sunday. The rocket carried the 7.5‑ton SiriusXM SXM‑11 satellite into orbit. The lift‑off went exactly as planned following overnight updates
The launch refreshed part of the SiriusXM satellite constellation. Observers in Florida captured the rocket’s ascent, which lit the night sky. Images posted by local photographers showed the bright plume against dark clouds. The mission marks a weekend launch for the private launch provider.