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SpaceX scrubs launch of new Sirius XM satellite seconds before liftoff

The SXM-7 mission has a backup launch is scheduled for December 13 from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Seconds before liftoff, SpaceX scrubbed the launch of a new satellite for Sirius XM on a Falcon 9 rocket Friday. 

The SXM-7 mission was set to launch from Space Launch Complex 40 at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Just 30 seconds before liftoff, a hold was called. 

SpaceX tweeted Friday before noon saying conditions for a 12:55 p.m. launch looked good but the team was monitoring some upper-level winds. 

The earliest for a new launch window won't be until Sunday, Dec. 13.

You can catch SpaceX's coverage here or tune into 10 Tampa Bay where we will be streaming the launch live on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter.

   

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