Success
XM-3
Communications
Sea Launch(SL)Commercial
Zenit 3SL
Direct-GEOorbit
The satellite would supplement the American XM network's satellite direct-broadcast digital radio service.
Tuesday, March 1, 2005 at 3:50 AM
Mission details
Orbital Attempt
#4,702
SL Mission
#15
Pad Launch
#15
Location Launch
#16
Designator
2005-008
Launch Window
NET
Mar 1, 2005, 3:50 AM
Schedule Changes
1 update
Sea Launch
Total Launches
40
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
0.0000, -154.0000
Zenit 3SL Specs
Length
4.6 m
Diameter
0.42 m
Launch Mass
0 t
Thrust
45 kN
LEO Capacity
0 kg
GTO Capacity
0 kg
Reusable
No
Maiden Flight
1999
Fastest Turnaround
1mo 20d
Total Launches
36
Successful
33
Failed
3
Consecutive Success
1
Maiden flight: Mar 28, 1999