In addition, Sirius has alliances with leading automotive electronics manufacturers to design and develop receivers for the automotive aftermarket and for installation in new cars. These companies include Alpine, Audiovox, Clarion, Delphi Delco Electronics, Jensen, Kenwood, Panasonic, Pioneer, Sanyo and Visteon. Sirius Satellite Radio's brand new National Broadcast Studio, one of the most sophisticated digital radio broadcasting facilities in the world, is located in the center of the nation's media and entertainment industry, New York City. At launch Sirius-2 satellite weighs approximately 8300 pounds. The elevation is achieved by using a highly inclined orbit.
Continuous coverage is achieved by utilizing three satellites in a constellation.
The orbit is a highly inclined, elliptical orbit with a 24-hour period.