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XM 1

Also known as XM Roll

deorbited

Identification

Position39° W (178.5° E)
NORAD / COSPAR26761 / 2001-018A
OperatorXM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc./Sirius Satellite Radio
OrbitGEO
Call signS2118

Hardware

ManufacturerBoeing (Hughes)
ModelBSS-702
Mass4682 kg
Dry mass2746 kg

Launch

Launch siteSea Launch (Odyssey platform)
Launch vehicleZenit 3SL

Beacons

2339.22339.72344.02344.5

Comment

13.3 kw Digital Audio Radio, 2 active S-band transponders, each w/16 active (6 spare) 228-w TWTAs. Backup satellite for XM 3 (XM Rhythm). Planned for relocation to 39W orbital location by May 20, 2016 before its scheduled retirement.

Lifetime
08 May 2001Launched
15 yrDesign life
25.3 yrElapsed
ExpiredRemaining
May 2016End of life
Satellite is deorbited