Sirius XM8

Also known as SXM-8

active

Position85° W (85.2° W)

NORAD / COSPAR48838 / 2021-049A

OperatorXM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc./Sirius Satellite Radio

OrbitGEO

Call signS3034

ManufacturerIntuitive Machines (SSL/MDA/Maxar/Lanteris)

ModelLS-1300

Mass7000 kg

Dry mass2884 kg

Launch siteCape Canaveral SFS

Launch vehicleFalcon 9 Block 5

2323.8 RHCP2327.0 RHCP2335.7 RHCP2338.9 RHCP

S-band capacity to provide entertainment and data services to tens of millions of subscribers across North America replacing XM-4.

Lifetime

06 Jun 2021Launched

15 yrDesign life

5.2 yrElapsed

9.8 yrRemaining

Jun 2036End of life

Within design lifetime