XM 1

S2118, Also called XM Roll

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General

Designation	26761 / 01018A
Launch date	8 May 2001
Country of origin	United States
Mission	Telecommunications
Geostationary orbit	see below
Launch vehicle	Zenit Sea Launch #7

Switched off in Dec 2006, remains in orbit as spare.

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Location

Begin	End	Position
L: 8 May 2001	Apr 2005	85°W
May 2005	Jul 2007	115°W
Aug 2007	May 2011	85.2°W
Jun 2011	Oct 2015	115.25°W
Dec 2015	Feb 2016	39°W

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End of life

Out of service	Mar 2016
Cause	Sent to the junk orbit

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External resources

sat-index articles

Technical data

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Specifications
S-band

This satellite has faulty HS-702 solar panels that may affect its lifetime. The insurance paid $71 million.

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