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XM Radio-2

Zenit-3SL launch from Kiritimati (Sea Launch) (United States) on March 18, 2001, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

March 18, 2001 · 22:33 UTCLaunch 2001-012Launch no. 4,463 in the log
RocketZenit-3SL
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySeaLaunchUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
March 18, 2001, 22:33
Launch designation
2001-012
Mission
XM Radio-2
Flight name
SL7 XM Radio-2
Vehicle flight ID
7?/DM-SL-5L
Flight code
67021-203

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
38,876 km
Payload mass to orbit
4.7 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
XM-22001-012ANORAD 26724XM Satellite Radio Holdings (XM)Communications4,682 kgIn orbit

Source: GCAT launch list and payload catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0). Orbit values are the initial orbit reported for the launch.