Prometheus 2A, 2B

Prometheus 2 [DSTL]

Prometheus 2 are two 6U CubeSat which will provide a test platform for monitoring radio signals including GPS and sophisticated imaging, paving the way for a more collaborative and connected space communication system with allied partners. Built by In-Space Missions Ltd, based in Hampshire, and designed with Airbus Defence and Space, Prometheus-2 is a collaboration between the UK Ministry of Defence and international partners, including the US National Reconnaissance Office (NRO).

Built by In-Space Missions Ltd in Alton and designed with Airbus Defence and Space, the 2 tiny satellites will provide a test platform for monitoring radio signals including GPS, and sophisticated imaging, paving the way for a more collaborative and connected space communication system with our combat allies.

The mission is a collaborative project with Dstl�s international partners and Airbus Defence and Space UK who will share the satellite�s operations, with additional ground stations being provided by Dstl�s international partners and Airbus.

These satellites will support MOD�s science and technology activities both in orbit and on the ground through the development of ground systems focused at Dstl�s site near Portsmouth.

The satellites will host a wide array of payloads including a hyperspectral imager, Global Positioning System receivers, a wide-field-of-view imager and multiple software-defined radios.

Lessons learnt from this demonstration will be used to de-risk key technologies, generate the next wave of collaborative science and technology experiments, enhance international collaboration and Dstl�s own satellite operations capability as it looks to lead a growing number of space and ground demonstrator missions.

The two Prometheus 2 CubeSats will operate in low Earth Orbit, 550km above the Earth.