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SpaceX Falcon 9 SXM-9

Dec 05, 2024 11:10 AM Launch Complex 39A • Kennedy Space Center

Add a rocket launch to your day! Viewing of the SpaceX Falcon 9 SXM-9 launch is included with admission.


Launch Viewing

Atlantis North Lawn

Located to the left when approaching Space Shuttle Atlantis®

Included with admission


  • See the rocket once it clears the tree line
  • Approximately 7.5 miles / 12 kilometers from the launch pad
  • Viewing area opens at 10:00 AM ET
  • Launch audio, video, and commentary by a space-expert communicator available

 

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Banana Creek Launch Viewing Area

 

Included with admission


  • Accessible via the Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour on a first-come, first-served basis
  • See the rocket leave the launch pad
  • Approximately 3.9 miles / 6.27 kilometers from the launch pad
  • Viewing area opens at 9:45 AM ET
  • Launch audio, video feed, and commentary provided by space-expert communicator

 

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NET Dec 5, 2024 | SpaceX Falcon 9 SXM-9

MISSION DETAILS:

  • Launch Window: 11:10 AM ET - 12:40 PM ET
  • Launch Provider: SpaceX
  • Rocket Type: Falcon 9 | Block 5
  • Launch Pad: Launch Complex 39A
  • Description: The SXM-9 satellite will be based on Maxar’s proven 1300-class platform and built at the company’s manufacturing facility in Palo Alto, California.
  • Landing: Droneship

SXM-9 is the 10th high-powered, digital, audio radio satellite built by Maxar (SSL) for SiriusXM. The SXM-9 satellite will be based on Maxar’s proven 1300-class platform and built at the company’s manufacturing facility in Palo Alto, California. SXM-9 has a large, mesh, unfurlable reflector almost 10 meters in diameter that allows SiriusXM programming to reach its radios, including those in moving vehicles.