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XM-5 (37185)
COSPAR: 2010-053A | Alt Name: Sirius XM-5
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 14, 2010
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC81/24
Launch Vehicle
Proton-M/Briz-M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
37185
International Designator
2010-053A
Epoch
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:29:51 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
0.07°
Right Ascension
268.11°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
288.61°
Period
1436.10 min
Mean Motion
1.00 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
XM-5
Alternative Name
Sirius XM-5
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SIRX
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 37185U 10053A 26183.85406361 -.00000012 00000-0 00000-0 0 9990
2 37185 0.0667 268.1133 0002415 288.6084 276.4302 1.00271810 57643
Source: Celestrak
Summary
XM-5, also known as Sirius XM-5, is a communication satellite with the OBJECT_ID 2010-053A and NORAD_CAT_ID 37185. It was manufactured by LOR using the SSL-1300 bus configuration. The satellite measures 8 meters in length, has a diameter of 3.4 meters, and spans 31 meters when its solar arrays are deployed. Its dry mass is 3163 kg, with a launch mass of 5984 kg. XM-5 was launched from the TYMSC site on LC81/24 using a Proton-M/Briz-M launch vehicle on October 14, 2010, and achieved stability by October 15, 2010. The satellite's mission is communication, and it is equipped with two deployable solar arrays and batteries for power generation. It has an expected lifetime of 15 years and belongs to the owner SIRX, serving as part of the XM Radio-5 payload.
Physical Characteristics
Length
8
Diameter
3.4
Span
31
Dry Mass
3163
Launch Mass
5984
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
12.6191
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
XM Radio-5
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
LOR
Life Expectancy
15 years
Bus
SSL-1300
Configuration
SSL-1300S
Motor
R-4D-15-300
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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