Prometheus 2-11
Re-entered 2 May 2023Prometheus 2-11 (NORAD 47313, COSPAR 2021-002E) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 May 2023, launched on 17 Jan 2021 on the Elana XX 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 2-11?
Prometheus 2-11 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 May 2023, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2021. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Prometheus 2-11 re-enter the atmosphere?
Prometheus 2-11 re-entered on 2 May 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Prometheus 2-11?
Prometheus 2-11 was operated by SOCOM and built by LANL (US).