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XM 2

Also known as XM Rock

deorbited

Identification

Position27° W (158.1° W)
NORAD / COSPAR26724 / 2001-012A
OperatorXM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc./Sirius Satellite Radio
OrbitGEO
Call signS2119

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 4 (XM Blues). Relocated to 27 deg. W.L. +/- 0.1 deg., where it will be positioned for up to four months in preparation for its removal to a disposal orbit.

Lifetime
18 Mar 2001Launched
15 yrDesign life
25.4 yrElapsed
ExpiredRemaining
Mar 2016End of life
Satellite is deorbited