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SXM-9

Falcon 9 launch from Cape Canaveral & Kennedy (United States) on December 5, 2024, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

December 5, 2024 · 16:10 UTCLaunch 2024-234Launch no. 6,826 in the log
RocketFalcon 9variant FT5
SpaceportCape Canaveral & Kennedypad LC39A
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySpaceXUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
December 5, 2024, 16:10
Launch designation
2024-234
Mission
SXM-9
Vehicle flight ID
409/B1076.19 F408

Orbit and payload

Payload mass to orbit
4.5 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
SXM-92024-234ANORAD 62259Sirius 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.