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CERES 2

In orbit

CERES 2 (NORAD 49465, COSPAR 2021-105B) is a F satellite in orbit, launched on 16 Nov 2021 on the CERES 1-3 mission. It is 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. No current orbital elements are published for it, so it is not shown on the live map or in pass predictions. Catalogue 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
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)

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 is CERES 2?

CERES 2 is a satellite launched in 2021 that is still in orbit. No current orbital elements are published for it, so it is not shown on the live map or in pass predictions.

Who operates and built CERES 2?

CERES 2 is operated by DGA / CNES and built by ADST/THALES (F).

Launched together

CERES 1NORAD 49464CERES 3NORAD 49466
Catalogue record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-10-21.