Prometheus 2-3
Re-entered 3 Dec 2025Prometheus 2-3 (NORAD 41855, COSPAR 2016-067H) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Dec 2025, launched on 11 Nov 2016 on the WorldView-4 mission. It was operated by SOCOM as part of the Prometheus programme. The spacecraft was built by LANL on the Cubesat 1.5U bus, with a mass of 2 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 2-3?
Prometheus 2-3 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Dec 2025, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2016. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Prometheus 2-3 re-enter the atmosphere?
Prometheus 2-3 re-entered on 3 Dec 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Prometheus 2-3?
Prometheus 2-3 was operated by SOCOM and built by LANL (US).