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PROMETHEUS 2-8 (47345)
COSPAR: 2021-002N | Alt Name: Prometheus 2.8
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 17, 2021
Launch Site
WRAS
Launch Pad
RW12/30
Launch Vehicle
LauncherOne
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
47345
International Designator
2021-002N
Decay Date
4/27/2023
Basic Satellite Info
Name
PROMETHEUS 2-8
Alternative Name
Prometheus 2.8
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
SOCOM
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
PROMETHEUS 2-8, also known as Prometheus 2.8, is a CubeSat (1.5U) satellite launched by SOCOM from the US on January 17, 2021, using the LauncherOne launch vehicle from the WRAS site RW12/30 pad. With dimensions of 0.1 meters in length, diameter, and span, it has a dry mass and launch mass of 2 kilograms each. Its primary mission is for technology purposes. The satellite is powered by four deployable fixed solar arrays and batteries. It was manufactured by LANL and is expected to have an operational lifetime of 3-5 years.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.1
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.1
Dry Mass
2
Launch Mass
2
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Prometheus 2-8
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
LANL
Life Expectancy
3-5 years
Bus
Cubesat 1.5U
Configuration
CubeSat (1.5U)
Motor
None
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
4 deployable fixed solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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