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SXM-9 Satellite Completes In-Orbit Testing

Spacecraft Declared Fully Operational by SiriusXM

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Tom Patton
Feb 04, 2025
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The SXM-9 satellite has completed in-orbit testing and is now fully operational by SiriusXM after being successfully launched by SpaceX on December 5, 2024. The satellite was developed for SiriusXM by Maxar Space Systems.

“The successful implementation of SXM-9 and expected launches of SXM-10, -11 and -12 will strengthen the health of our satellite fleet…

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