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XM Radio-4

Zenit-3SL launch from Kiritimati (Sea Launch) (United States) on October 30, 2006, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

October 30, 2006 · 23:48 UTCLaunch 2006-049Launch no. 4,801 in the log
RocketZenit-3SL
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySeaLaunchUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
October 30, 2006, 23:48
Launch designation
2006-049
Mission
XM Radio-4
Flight name
SL22 XM Radio-4
Vehicle flight ID
SL22/DM-SL-24L
Flight code
70131-403

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
36,096 km
Payload mass to orbit
5.2 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
XM-42006-049ANORAD 29520XM Satellite Radio Holdings (XM)Communications5,193 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.