SpaceX Launches EchoStar XXV Satellite

Falcon 9 rocket carries broadcast satellite for DISH Network from Cape Canaveral

Mar. 10, 2026 at 5:10am

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SpaceX successfully launched the EchoStar XXV satellite aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The satellite will provide broadcast services for DISH Network.

Why it matters

This launch marks another milestone for SpaceX as it continues to dominate the commercial space industry, delivering satellites and other payloads to orbit. The EchoStar XXV satellite will help expand DISH's broadcast capabilities across the United States.

The details

The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral at 12:19 a.m. EDT on March 10, 2026, carrying the EchoStar XXV satellite to orbit. EchoStar XXV is a broadcast satellite that will provide video, audio, and data services for DISH Network customers across North America.

  • The Falcon 9 rocket launched at 12:19 a.m. EDT on March 10, 2026.

The players

SpaceX

A private aerospace manufacturer and space transportation services company founded by Elon Musk.

DISH Network

A major American television provider and satellite company.

EchoStar XXV

A broadcast satellite owned and operated by DISH Network to provide video, audio, and data services across North America.

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The takeaway

This successful SpaceX launch continues the company's dominance in the commercial space industry, delivering critical satellite infrastructure for major providers like DISH Network to expand their broadcast capabilities across the United States.