The SXM-10 satellite before launch. Photo: Maxar Space Systems

The SiriusXM SXM-10 satellite has completed in-orbit testing and has now entered service, marking the second new satellite to enter service for SiriusXM this year. 

Maxar Space Systems built the satellite, which SpaceX launched in June. The previous satellite, SXM-9, began service in January. The digital audio radio satellite will provide continuous delivery of SiriusXM’s programming to 175 million SiriusXM-equipped vehicles on the road. 

“The SXM-10 satellite strengthens the health of our fleet and the infrastructure that provides a critical foundation for our audio entertainment and information services enjoyed by tens of millions of people across North America,” said Bridget Neville, SiriusXM’s senior vice president & GM of Signal Distribution Engineering.

The satellite is based on the Maxar 1300 platform and features an S-band reflector antenna supplied by L3Harris. SiriusXM has also commissioned Maxar to build the SXM-11 and -12 satellites, which are expected in 2026 and 2027, respectively.