Artemis II
Re-entered 3 Apr 2026Artemis II (NORAD 68538, COSPAR 2026-069A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Apr 2026, launched on 1 Apr 2026 on the Integrity mission. It is catalogued as Orion CM003. It was operated by NASA 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.
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What happened to Artemis II?
Artemis II re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Apr 2026, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2026. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Artemis II re-enter the atmosphere?
Artemis II re-entered on 3 Apr 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Artemis II?
Artemis II was operated by NASA JSC and built by LMKSC (US).