SpaceX is targeting Sunday, June 6 for Falcon 9’s launch of the SXM-8 mission from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The one-hour and 59-minute launch window opens at 12:26 a.m. EDT, 4:26 UTC, and a backup launch opportunity is available on Monday, June 7 with the same one-hour and 59-minute launch window.Falcon 9’s first stage booster previously supported SpaceX’s Crew-1 and Crew-2 missions, which launched astronauts to the International Space Station. Following stage separation, SpaceX will land Falcon 9’s first stage on the “Just Read the Instructions” droneship, which will be located in the Atlantic Ocean.
PALO ALTO, Calif. – July 28, 2016 — Space Systems Loral (SSL), a leading provider of innovative satellites and spacecraft systems, today announced that it was selected to provide two high power satellites to SiriusXM, the world’s largest radio company measured by revenue. The next generation satellites, SXM-7 and SXM-8, will replace the XM-3 and XM-4 satellites in 2019 and 2020, respectively, and will help ensure continuous and reliable delivery of SiriusXM’s audio entertainment and data services to more than 30.6 million subscribers across North America.“SiriusXM provides an unparalleled variety of audio entertainment for radio listeners in North America,” said John Celli, president of SSL. “We have a long history of working with SiriusXM to develop some of the world’s most advanced satellites, which broadcast to cars and radios for the home, office, and mobile devices. We are honored to be selected to build two additional satellites that will reinforce and augment the fleet’s capability.”Both SXM-7 and SXM-8 will operate in the S-band spectrum. Each satellite will generate more than 20-kW of power and will have a large unfurlable antenna reflector, which enables broadcast to radios without the need for large dish-type antennas on the ground.SSL has previously built a total of seven satellites for SiriusXM, including its first generation Sirius satellites, which were launched in 2000. Of the seven satellites built, one was a ground spare that was never needed due to the reliability of the original constellation. It was donated to the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum in 2012.“We are pleased to once again collaborate with SSL on two advanced satellites that will bolster service to our subscribers for years to come,” said Bridget Neville, vice president of satellite and terrestrial engineering and operations at SiriusXM. “SSL is a premier designer and manufacturer of reliable communications satellites, with the technological capability to meet our demanding requirements. We look forward to working together on the new satellites.”SXM-7 and SXM-8 are based on the powerful SSL 1300 platform, which has the flexibility to support a broad range of applications and technology advances. The satellites are designed to provide service for 15 years or longer.
In order to ensure continuity of service to its customers, Sirius XM has entered into contracts to build and launch two next-generation satellites, SXM-7 and SXM-8. Sirius XM proposes to operate SXM-7 at 85.15° W.L. and SXM-8 at 115.25° W.L., but the two satellites are technically identical and each is capable of operating at either of these orbital locations. Sirius XM currently plans to launch SXM-7 in late 2019, with operations commencing in the first quarter of 2020, and plans to launch SXM-8 and commence operations in mid-2020. Prior to commencing operations, each satellite will undergo IOT at 120° W.L., which will allow Sirius XM to verify the performance characteristics of the spacecraft prior to deployment.
We're also currently manufacturing SiriusXM-8, which is expected to launch in 2021.
https://apps.fcc.gov/oetcf/els/reports/STA_Print.cfm?mode=current&application_seq=1045891920-EX-ST-2020Most likely SXM-8, covers pre-launch testing for a commercial payload on mission 1441. Tests involve fairing re-rad operations at Pad 40 at Cape Canaveral AFS or Pad 39A at Kennedy Space Center, and stand-alone testing at the SpaceX Payload Processing Facility. This STA is not for flight.Requested Period of OperationOperation Start Date: 02/07/2021Operation End Date: 08/07/2021
The launch date for SXM-8 is currently targeted for the first half of 2021.
Quote from: Jansen on 12/29/2020 03:12 pmhttps://apps.fcc.gov/oetcf/els/reports/STA_Print.cfm?mode=current&application_seq=1045891920-EX-ST-2020Most likely SXM-8, covers pre-launch testing for a commercial payload on mission 1441. Tests involve fairing re-rad operations at Pad 40 at Cape Canaveral AFS or Pad 39A at Kennedy Space Center, and stand-alone testing at the SpaceX Payload Processing Facility. This STA is not for flight.Requested Period of OperationOperation Start Date: 02/07/2021Operation End Date: 08/07/2021
[Maxar] Your Favorite SiriusXM Channel, Brought to You From SpaceQuoteThe launch date for SXM-8 is currently targeted for the first half of 2021.
This application uses information from previous grant, 1333-EX-ST-2020. This STA is necessary to authorize launch vehicle communications for SpaceX Mission 1441, from LC-40 at CCAFS or LC-39A at KSC, and the experimental recovery operation following the Falcon 9 launch. Includes sub-orbital first stage, and orbital second stage. Trajectory data will be provided directly to NTIA, USAF, and NASA. All downrange Earth stations are receive-only. Launch licensing authority is FAA Office of Commercial Space Transportation.
Sirius XM Radio Inc.(“Sirius XM”) respectfully requestsspecial temporary authority (“STA”) for a period of 180 dayscommencing ten days after launch of itsSXM-8satelliteto permit in-orbit testing (“IOT”) of the spacecraft at 120.5° W.L.+/-0.1 degrees. SXM-8 is a replacement satellite for Sirius XM’s digital audio radio service (“SDARS”)and iscurrently scheduled to be launched on June 1, 2021
Importantly, work on Sirius-XM8 has completed and the satellites enroute to the launch facility. We're looking forward to launch in a few weeks.
The following is most likely for SXM-8, since the previous grant referenced was for SXM-7:https://fcc.report/ELS/Space-Exploration-Technologies-Corp-SpaceX/0494-EX-ST-2021QuoteThis application uses information from previous grant, 1333-EX-ST-2020. This STA is necessary to authorize launch vehicle communications for SpaceX Mission 1441, from LC-40 at CCAFS or LC-39A at KSC, and the experimental recovery operation following the Falcon 9 launch. Includes sub-orbital first stage, and orbital second stage. Trajectory data will be provided directly to NTIA, USAF, and NASA. All downrange Earth stations are receive-only. Launch licensing authority is FAA Office of Commercial Space Transportation.Operation Start Date: 05/21/2021Operation End Date: 11/21/2021
Sirius/XM Satellite Radio’s Sirius-FM8 launches from the Kennedy Space Center on a SpaceX launch vehicle on June 1st, 2021. USN will support the In-Orbit-Testing (IOT) when the spacecraft is parked at 120.5 degree. The IOT will nominally last for 21 days with an additional 9 days of contingency.
http://www.launchphotography.com/Launch_Viewing_Guide.htmlQuoteFALCON 9The next SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral will launch the next batch of Starlink internet satellites from pad 40 on May 26 at 2:59pm EDT. A Falcon 9 from pad 40 will launch the SiriusXM-8 communication satellite on June 1 at 12:25am EDT. A Falcon 9 from pad 39A will launch the next Dragon resupply mission, CRS-22, on June 3 at 1:29pm EDT. Upcoming launches include more batches of Starlink satellites. And a Falcon 9 will launch the fifth block III GPS satellite for the U.S. Air/Space Forces from pad 40 on June 17, sometime between 6-9pm EDT.
FALCON 9The next SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral will launch the next batch of Starlink internet satellites from pad 40 on May 26 at 2:59pm EDT. A Falcon 9 from pad 40 will launch the SiriusXM-8 communication satellite on June 1 at 12:25am EDT. A Falcon 9 from pad 39A will launch the next Dragon resupply mission, CRS-22, on June 3 at 1:29pm EDT. Upcoming launches include more batches of Starlink satellites. And a Falcon 9 will launch the fifth block III GPS satellite for the U.S. Air/Space Forces from pad 40 on June 17, sometime between 6-9pm EDT.
If this flight is to be delayed from June 1 to later in early June, it hasn't been revealed yet to the usual sources. Update May 20Quote from: Salo on 05/21/2021 05:09 amhttp://www.launchphotography.com/Launch_Viewing_Guide.htmlQuoteFALCON 9The next SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral will launch the next batch of Starlink internet satellites from pad 40 on May 26 at 2:59pm EDT. A Falcon 9 from pad 40 will launch the SiriusXM-8 communication satellite on June 1 at 12:25am EDT. A Falcon 9 from pad 39A will launch the next Dragon resupply mission, CRS-22, on June 3 at 1:29pm EDT. Upcoming launches include more batches of Starlink satellites. And a Falcon 9 will launch the fifth block III GPS satellite for the U.S. Air/Space Forces from pad 40 on June 17, sometime between 6-9pm EDT.
