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XM 1

Also known as XM Roll

deorbited

Identification

NORAD / COSPAR
26761 / 2001-018A
Call sign
S2118
Operator
XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc./Sirius Satellite Radio

Orbit & position

Orbit
GEO
Position
39° W (127.8° W)
Altitude
—
Velocity
—
Period
—
Eccentricity
—

Hardware

Manufacturer
Boeing (Hughes)
Model
BSS-702
Mass
4682 kg
Dry mass
2746 kg

Launch

Launch date
08 May 2001
Launch site
Sea Launch (Odyssey platform)
Launch vehicle
Zenit 3SL
Design life
15 yr

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.