SXM-7 Satellite at 85.1°W
SXM-7 is a geostationary communications satellite operated by SiriusXM at 85.1°W, launched in 2020. Ground stations within its coverage can use it with a fixed antenna.
- 85.1°W
- Orbital slot
- SiriusXM
- Operator
- 2020
- Launched
- Station-kept
- Inclination 0.04°
Coverage
Countries in view above 10° elevation
33 countries, by the centre of each country:
ArgentinaBahamasBelizeBoliviaBrazilCanadaChileColombiaCosta RicaCubaDominican RepublicEcuadorEl SalvadorFalkland IslandsGambiaGuatemalaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHondurasJamaicaMexicoNicaraguaPanamaParaguayPeruPuerto RicoSenegalSurinameTrinidad and TobagoUnited StatesUruguayVenezuela
Look angles from major cities
| City | Azimuth (true) | Elevation | Skew |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 196.8° | 41.6° | +12.7° |
| Washington, DC | 192.8° | 44.2° | +10.0° |
| Miami | 191.3° | 59.4° | +10.2° |
| Houston | 160.0° | 53.6° | -17.3° |
| Denver | 150.5° | 39.7° | -22.4° |
| Los Angeles | 130.6° | 37.0° | -39.2° |
| Honolulu | 96.4° | 7.4° | -68.0° |
| Mexico City | 143.1° | 62.2° | -34.5° |
| Bogotá | 247.3° | 75.9° | +66.8° |
| São Paulo | 296.6° | 39.1° | -55.2° |
Skew: + is clockwise, looking at the satellite from behind the dish. Use the live map for any other location, plus sun outage dates and a rain fade link budget.
Neighbouring satellites
Satellites within 3° of this slot. Close spacing matters for antenna size and adjacent-satellite interference.
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