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 matched the schedule released overnight
The launch refreshed part of the SiriusXM satellite constellation. Observers in Florida captured the rocket’s ascent, which turned the night into daylight. Images posted by local photographers showed the bright plume against dark clouds. The mission marks a weekend launch for the private launch provider.