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Sirius FM-6

Also known as Radiosat 6

active

Identification

Position116° W (116.4° W)
NORAD / COSPAR39360 / 2013-058A
OperatorXM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc./Sirius Satellite Radio
OrbitGEO
Call signS2812

Hardware

ManufacturerIntuitive Machines (SSL/MDA/Maxar/Lanteris)
ModelLS-1300
Mass6020 kg
Dry mass2975 kg

Launch

Launch siteBaikonur Cosmodrome
Launch vehicleProton M

Beacons

2321.5R2322.0R2330.5R2331.0R

Comment

1 X/S-band transponder to provide state-of-the-art digital audio radio programming directly to cars, homes and portable radios coast to coast. Planned to be stationed at 116.15 West orbital location after in-orbit testing at 120 West orbital slot.

Lifetime
25 Oct 2013Launched
15 yrDesign life
12.8 yrElapsed
2.2 yrRemaining
Oct 2028End of life
Approaching end of design lifetime
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