SIRIUS FM-5

Vehicle: Proton M/ Breeze M

The Satellite

• Satellite Operator: SIRIUS XM Radio
• Satellite Manufacturer: Space Systems/Loral
• Purpose: Direct Radio Broadcasting
• Platform: LS-1300
• Separated Mass: 5820 kg
• Satellite Design Life: 15 years

Highlights

• 6th Proton Launch of 2009
• 4th ILS Proton of 2009
• 53rd Proton Launch for ILS
• 4th AsiaSat Satellite Launched by ILS
• 12th Space Systems/Loral Satellite Launched on a Proton

Latest News

ILS Proton Successfully Launches SIRIUS FM-5 Satellite

Launch Resources

• Mission Overview
• Media Advisory
• Live Broadcast

Final Details of the Launch and Separation

• Liftoff occurred in Baikonur on July 01, at 01:10 local time (June 30, 15:10 EDT, June 30, 19:10 GMT).
• Nominal separation took place at 10:24, July 01 local time (00:24 EDT, 04:24 GMT).
• Separation of the SIRIUS FM-5 satellite occured approximately 9 hours, 14 minutes after liftoff.
• Orbit Parameters: Predicted: 4,207km x 35,786 km x 22.9 deg