Russians launch Sirius FM5 satellite for Sirius Satellite Radio Inc.

Alexander Borbrenyov, press secretary of the Khrunichev center, said a Russian Proton-M carrier rocket, with a Sirius FM5 atop, blasted off at around 23:10 Moscow time (1910 GMT) from the Baikonur space center in Kazakhstan. The satellite is expected to separate from the booster 9 hours later.

The Sirius FM5 satellite, manufactured by the U.S. Space Systems/Loral Company and owned by U.S. broadcasting Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. Company, will function in orbit for 15 years. 

The satellite, whose liftoff weight is 5,840 kg, has a power twice as that of any existing satellites. It will provide music, sports and other broadcasts for regions including the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean Sea area. 

The launch of the Sirius FM5 satellite is the fifth involving a Proton-M carrier rocket this year. A product of the Khrunichev Center, the three-stage carrier rocket using liquid propellant has a lift-off weight of about 700 tons.

 http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2009-07/01/content_11630153.htm


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