Radiosat 2

USA

Also called: Sirius-SR 2 (CD-Radio 2)

Launch data:

Designation	26483 / 00051A
Launch date	05 Sep 2000 - 09:43:58 UT
Launch site	B, LC-81/23
Launch vehicle	Proton-K/DM-2M (#400-02)
Mission	Communications
Earth orbit:
Perigee / Apogee	24504 x 47066 km
Eccentricity
Inclination	63.6 deg
Period	1436.0 min

The orbit keeps the satellite between 60°W and 140°W with apogee over the northern hemisphere.
Completed in-orbit testing successfully in early Oct 2000.

Spacecraft data:

Prime contractor
Operator
Platform	LS-1300
Mass at launch	kg
Dry Mass	kg
Basic shape
Dimension (m)
Solar array
Stabilization
DC power
Design lifetime

Description:

Relay music, news, entertainment directly to motorists in the USA.

Satellite tracking:

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