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Sirius FM-2
Proton-K/DM-2MKhrunichev State Research and Production Space Center81/23 (81L)
Tuesday, September 5, 2000 · 09:43 AM UTCAdd to Calendar
This mission is complete.
Vehicle
Proton-K/DM-2M
Profile →Proton-M Blok DM-03 is a four stage Russian heavy lift launch vehicle derived from the Soviet Proton launch vehicle. It is a Proton-M with an added DM-03 Fourth stage.
Height58.2 m
LEO Payload21,000 kg
Launches198
Successes183
Provider
Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center
Profile →RUS • Founded 1916
Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center is a Moscow-based producer of spacecraft and space-launch systems, including the Proton and Rokot rockets and is currently developing the Angara rocket fami...
Mission Brief
Sirius Satellite Radio (previously known as CD Radio) is a satellite constellation to provide digital radio to mobile receivers in north America.
PayloadSirius FM-2
OrbitElliptical Orbit
CustomerKhrunichev State Research and Production Space Center
Stages4
Pad81/23 (81L), Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
Mission Timeline
14 / 14100%Site lock
Launch Site
81/23 (81L), Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
46.074°N, 62.978°E
Schedule History
No delays or schedule changes recorded.
