Vehicle: Proton K/ Block DM
The Satellite
- Satellite Operator: SIRIUS Satellite Radio (SiriusXM)
- Satellite Manufacturer: Space Systems/ Loral
- Purpose: Satellite Radio
- Platform: LS 1300
- Separated Mass: 3765 kg
- Satellite Design Life: 15 years
Highlights
- 283rd Launch for Proton
- 19th Launch for ILS
- 3rd ILS Proton Launch this year for SIRIUS Satellite Radio
- 6th Space Systems/ Loral Satellite Launched by ILS Proton
- 13th overall mission on Proton in 2000
Latest News
ILS Launches Three-Satellite Constellation for Sirius Satellite Radio
Launch Resources
- Media Advisory
Final Details of the Launch and Separation
- Liftoff occurred at 12:59 a.m. Baikonur time (2:59 p.m. Nov. 30 EST USA) for a 2 burn mission.
- Predicted Orbital Parameters: 24,469 km x 47,102 km at 63.4 deg
- Separation of SIRIUS-3 satellite occured approximately 2 hours, 25 minutes after liftoff.