XM Satellite Radio animation SPACEFLIGHT NOW DIGITAL VIDEO Posted: January 7, 2001
Animation shows the XM Satellite Radio "Roll" broadcasting spacecraft as it boosts its orbit with an engine firing, deploys the twin power-generating solar arrays and antenna reflectors once in space. The model 702 craft was built by Boeing Satellite Systems (formerly Hughes Space and Communications). Source video: Boeing (422k, 1min26sec QuickTime file). |
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