New Bird For XM

story by Sirius Buzz - 14 October 2010

ILS successfully launched Sirius XM Satellite Radios newest satellite, XM-5. The satellite launch consists of several phases which include various “burns” before the satellite is adjusted into its final orbit. XM-5 will act as an in-orbit spare to the existing fleet of satellites currently in orbit to deliver satellite radio to Sirius XM’s subscribers across North America.

These days the launch of a satellite may not be sexy, but a successful launch is defiantly something to celebrate, especially for a company that delivers their content to consumers via satellite.

XM-5 Third and Fourth Burn Completion

Posted by ILS Communications Team, 7:00 p.m EDT on 14 October 2010

We have confirmed that the Breeze M upper stage has successfully completed its 3rd burn and 4th burn, as well as jettisoning its additional propellant tank. The vehicle is now in a 5-hour coast period, during which we will have nothing to report. The 5th burn is scheduled to start around 11:46 p.m. EDT, or 03:46 GMT. Separation of the XM-5 spacecraft is scheduled to follow the 5th burn completion by about 13 minutes.