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SXM-7

Falcon 9 launch from Cape Canaveral & Kennedy (United States) on December 13, 2020, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

December 13, 2020 · 17:30 UTCLaunch 2020-096Launch no. 6,024 in the log
RocketFalcon 9variant FT5
SpaceportCape Canaveral & Kennedypad LC40
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySpaceXUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
December 13, 2020, 17:30
Launch designation
2020-096
Mission
SXM-7
Vehicle flight ID
099/B1051.7 F103

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
35,808 km
Payload mass to orbit
7.0 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
SXM-72020-096ANORAD 47240Sirius XM Radio IncCommunications7,000 kgIn orbit

Source: GCAT launch list and payload catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0). Orbit values are the initial orbit reported for the launch.