Prometheus 8
Re-entered 1 Dec 2015Prometheus 8 (NORAD 39401, COSPAR 2013-064X) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 1 Dec 2015, launched on 20 Nov 2013 on the ORS-3 mission. It was operated by SOCOM / LANL as part of the Prometheus programme. The spacecraft was built by LANL on the Cubesat 1.5U bus, with a mass of 1 kg. Like most satellites in low orbits, it was gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until re-entry. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
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What happened to Prometheus 8?
Prometheus 8 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 1 Dec 2015, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2013. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Prometheus 8 re-enter the atmosphere?
Prometheus 8 re-entered on 1 Dec 2015, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Prometheus 8?
Prometheus 8 was operated by SOCOM / LANL and built by LANL (US).