Intuitive Machines Completes In-Orbit Commissioning of SXM-11 Satellite

HOUSTON, Sept. 15, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Intuitive Machines, a leading space technology company, has completed the in-orbit commissioning of the SXM-11 satellite, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing partnership with SiriusXM. The satellite, built on the IM 1300™ series platform, has been successfully handed over to SiriusXM following a successful launch by SpaceX on June 28, 2026.

The launch and subsequent in-orbit testing of SXM-11 signify the culmination of a long-standing collaboration between the two companies. Over the past two decades, Intuitive Machines has contributed to the design and delivery of multiple generations of high-powered satellites, including SXM-9 and SXM-10. The latest satellite, SXM-11, is set to bolster the reach, reliability, and resilience of SiriusXM’s next-generation satellite network, ensuring a premium in-car experience for subscribers.

Sean Gibbons, Chief Product and Technology Officer at SiriusXM, highlighted the importance of the partnership, stating, "For more than two decades, SiriusXM and the Intuitive Machines team have worked together to design and deliver multiple generations of high-powered satellites. This latest satellite builds on the success of SXM-9 and SXM-10, and work is already underway on the next satellite in the series. That sustained partnership is strengthening the reach, reliability, and resilience of our next-generation satellite network and helping us deliver the premium in-car experience our subscribers count on."

Chris Johnson, President of Intuitive Machines Space Systems, echoed the sentiment, emphasizing the company's commitment to mission success. "SXM-11 marks another milestone in our longstanding partnership with SiriusXM. Over the course of our relationship, we have built 13 spacecraft together. This handover reflects our shared commitment to mission success and the confidence SiriusXM continues to place in our team to deliver high-performance, reliable space systems. We continue to demonstrate our ability to design, build, and deliver satellite systems that meet the demanding requirements of today’s commercial space market with robust, scalable high-power platforms."

In recent acquisitions, Intuitive Machines has further strengthened its position as a space infrastructure prime. The company has recently completed the acquisitions of KinetX, Lanteris Space Systems, and Goonhilly Earth Station Ltd. ("Goonhilly") and COMSAT LLC, allowing the firm to deliver integrated capabilities that build mission-critical spacecraft and systems, connect networks, and operate space infrastructure across Earth orbit, cislunar space, and deep space. Serving commercial, civil, and national security customers, the company enables resilient, scalable infrastructure that supports sustained exploration, communications, security, and commerce beyond Earth.

With the successful launch and handover of SXM-11, Intuitive Machines continues to demonstrate its expertise in the space industry. The company's ability to design, build, and deliver high-performance satellite systems underscores its commitment to meeting the evolving demands of the commercial space market. As the company looks to the future, it remains focused on delivering robust, scalable high-power platforms that will support the next generation of satellite networks.