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XM 2


Also called XM Rock

General


Designation 26724 / 01012A
Launch date 18 Mar 2001
Country of origin United States
Mission Telecommunications
Geostationary orbit 115.1°W
Launch vehicle Zenit Sea Launch #6

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

Location


Begin End Position
L: 18 Mar 2001 Oct 2007 115.1°W
Nov 2007 Dev 2010 85.2°W
Jan 2011 May 2014 115.1°W
Jul 2014 Oct 2014 27°W

Deorbit planned in 2014

End of life


Out of service Oct 2014
Cause Moved to junk orbit


External resources


sat-index articles


Technical data


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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