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PROTOMETHEE
Technology Demonstrator · Commercial/University Operator
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Protomethee, a technology demonstration satellite testing compact sensor and communications hardware for future missions, its name evoking Prometheus — the Greek titan who brought fire to humanity — a common naming theme for satellites intended as a 'first spark' proving new technology.
Its orbit
- Orbit
- Low Earth Orbitcan appear as a fast-moving star at dawn or dusk
- Altitude
- 290–297 mi (467–478 km)
- Inclination
- 97.4°
- One orbit
- 93.9 minutes15.3 orbits a day
- NORAD ID
- 58321
- Int’l designator
- 2023-174BT
- Launched
- 2023
Orbital elements from CelesTrak, as of 22 Sep 2026.
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