Flight
- Date and time (UTC)
- March 1, 2005, 03:50
- Launch designation
- 2005-008
- Mission
- XM Radio-3
- Flight name
- SL18 XM Radio-3
- Vehicle flight ID
- SL17/DM-SL-17L
- Flight code
- 51084-702
- Year
- Launches in 2005
Orbit and payload
- Initial apogee
- 35,927 km
- Payload mass to orbit
- 4.7 t
- Payloads
- 1
- GCAT launch code
- OS
Payloads
| Payload | Designation | Owner | Mission type | Mass | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XM-3 | 2005-008ANORAD 28626 | XM Satellite Radio Holdings (XM) | Communications | 4,682 kg | In 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.