Launch Date:
October 15, 2010
Vehicle: Proton M/ Breeze M
The Satellite
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Satellite Operator: SIRIUS XM Radio
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Satellite Manufacturer: Space Systems/Loral
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Purpose: Direct Radio Broadcasting
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Platform: SS/L 1300
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Separated Mass: 5984 kg
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Satellite Design Life: 15 years
Highlights
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9th Proton Launch in 2010
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6th ILS Proton Launch in 2010
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62nd Proton Launch for ILS
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5th SIRIUS XM Satellite Launched on an ILS Proton
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16th Space Systems/Loral Satellite Launched on an ILS Proton
Latest News
ILS Proton Successfully Launches XM-5 Satellite
Launch Resources
Final Details of the Launch and Separation
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Liftoff occurred in Baikonur on 15 Oct., at 00:53 local time (14 Oct., 18:53 UTC, 14:53 EDT).
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Nominal separation took place on 15 Oct., at 10:05, local time (04:05 UTC, 00:05 EDT).
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Separation of the XM-5 satellite occurred approximately 9 hours, 12 minutes after liftoff.
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Orbit Parameters: Predicted: 4235 km x 35,786 km x 22.84 deg.