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Orion CM002

Re-entered 16 Nov 2022

Orion CM002 (NORAD 54257, COSPAR 2022-156A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 Nov 2022, launched on 16 Nov 2022 on the Artemis I mission. It was operated by JSC as part of the Artemis programme. The spacecraft was built by LMKSC on the Orion bus, with a mass of 10,387 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.

2022
launched
2022
re-entered
0
years on orbit
10,387
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched16 Nov 2022 · on the Artemis I mission
Operational11 Dec 2022 · entered service
Retired11 Dec 2022 · end of operational service
Re-entered16 Nov 2022 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID54257
COSPAR2022-156A
TypeSatellite
OperatorJSC
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerLMKSC
BusOrion
Mass10,387 kg (9,400 kg dry)
ProgrammeArtemis
CategorySS
OrbitBEO (CLO)
Altitude517 × 376,793 km
Inclination30.5°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Orion CM002?

Orion CM002 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 Nov 2022, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2022. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did Orion CM002 re-enter the atmosphere?

Orion CM002 re-entered on 16 Nov 2022, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Orion CM002?

Orion CM002 was operated by JSC and built by LMKSC (US).

Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.