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CERES 2
Historical recordCERES 2 (NORAD 49465, COSPAR 2021-105B) is a historical F catalogue entry no longer tracked in the live catalogue, launched on 16 Nov 2021 on the CERES 1-3 mission. It was operated by DGA / CNES as part of the CERES programme. The spacecraft was built by ADST/THALES on the CERES bus, with a mass of 446 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
2021
launched
5
years on orbit
446
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched16 Nov 2021 · on the CERES 1-3 mission
Specifications
NORAD ID49465
COSPAR2021-105B
TypeSatellite
OperatorDGA / CNES
Country / StateF
ManufacturerADST/THALES
BusCERES
Mass446 kg (400 kg dry)
ProgrammeCERES
CategorySIG
OrbitLEO (LEO/I)
Altitude671 × 672 km
Inclination74.8°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to CERES 2?
CERES 2 is a historical catalogue entry from a 2021 launch. It is not currently tracked in the live catalogue — typically meaning it has decayed, been retired, or its tracking elements have lapsed.
Who operated and built CERES 2?
CERES 2 was operated by DGA / CNES and built by ADST/THALES (F).
Launched together
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.