29520 - XM-4 (BLUES)

XM 4 is an American geostationary satellite that was launched by a Zenit 3SL rocket from the floating platform, Odyssey parked on the equatorial Pacific ocean at 154 degrees W longitude, at 23:49 UT on 30 October 2006. The 5.2 tonne (with fuel) craft carries an 18 kW transponder to provide S-band Digital Audio Radio Service (DARS) to homes and automobiles in North America, after parking over 115 degrees W longitude.

Facts in Brief

Launch Date: 2006-10-30
Launch Vehicle: Zenit 3SL
Launch Site: Odyssey (Sea Launch Platform)