MISSION OVERVIEW
Hughes Space and Communications International, Inc., now Boeing Satellite Systems, Inc., and XM Satellite Radio Inc. (XMTM) signed a contract 23 March 1998, for two BSS-702 model satellites, named XM 1 and XM 2 (nicknamed “Rock” and “Roll”). These satellites are designed to provide state-of-the-art digital audio radio programming directly to cars, homes and portable radios coast to coast.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Zenit
AGENCY
Sea LaunchMISSION
XM-2
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Platform Odyssey
LAUNCH SITE
Sea LaunchCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: c50abd63-f523-4dbb-ba53-5ef27c4afb24
Reported date: Mar 18, 2001 at 22:33 UTC
Last synced: 7 hours ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE
MANUFACTURER
Sea Launch
VARIANT
3SL
FLIGHTS
36
SUCCESSES
33
SUCCESS RATE
91.7%
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Zenit | XM-2 launch?
The Zenit | XM-2 is scheduled for Sunday, March 18, 2001 at 10:33 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for XM-2?
The Zenit | XM-2 mission uses the Zenit rocket, manufactured by Sea Launch. The Zenit has flown 36 times with a 91.7% success rate.
Where is the Zenit | XM-2 launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Platform Odyssey at Sea Launch.
What orbit is XM-2 going to?
The XM-2 mission is targeting Geostationary Transfer Orbit.
Who is launching XM-2?
The Zenit | XM-2 is operated by Sea Launch.
Can I watch the Zenit | XM-2 launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 29, 2026 01:07 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 29, 2026 01:07 UTC
Launch date set: Mar 18, 2001 at 22:33 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Sea Launch
Mar 29, 2026 01:07 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 7 hours ago
●Launch Library 27 hours ago
Launch ID: c50abd63-f523-4dbb-ba53-5ef27c4afb24
●Open-Meteo Weather7 hours ago
Pad weather at 0, -154
Mission Profile
XM-2 was a Zenit 3SL mission operated by Sea Launch that lifted off from Launch Platform Odyssey, Sea Launch on March 18, 2001. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geostationary Transfer Orbit. The launch was a success.