# PROMETHEUS 1-8

> 39401

**Wikidata**: [Q111471785](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q111471785)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/prometheus-1-8

## Summary
PROMETHEUS 1-8 is an artificial satellite identified by the numerical designation 39401. It is a human-made object placed into orbit, though specific details about its mission, launch date, or operator are not provided in the source material.

## Key Facts
- Instance of: artificial satellite
- Wikidata description: 39401
- Wolfram Language entity code: Entity["Satellite", "39401"]
- Related to: human-made objects put into orbit (sitelink count: 142)

## FAQs
### Q: What is PROMETHEUS 1-8?
A: PROMETHEUS 1-8 is an artificial satellite with the numerical identifier 39401. It is a human-made object placed into orbit, though additional details about its purpose or operator are not specified.

### Q: Is PROMETHEUS 1-8 a classified satellite?
A: The source material does not provide information on whether PROMETHEUS 1-8 is classified. Its designation (39401) suggests it may be part of a publicly tracked satellite catalog.

### Q: What is the significance of the number 39401?
A: The number 39401 is the Wikidata and Wolfram Language identifier for PROMETHEUS 1-8, indicating it is part of a broader satellite catalog system.

## Why It Matters
PROMETHEUS 1-8 represents one of many artificial satellites tracked in orbital databases. While its specific role or mission is unclear, it is part of a larger network of human-made objects in space. Satellites like PROMETHEUS 1-8 contribute to global communication, navigation, weather monitoring, and scientific research. Their collective presence in orbit underscores humanity's increasing reliance on space-based infrastructure for various applications. Without specific details, PROMETHEUS 1-8 remains a minor entry in this vast field, but its existence highlights the ongoing expansion of space-based technology.

## Notable For
- One of over 142 related artificial satellites in orbital tracking systems.
- Identified by the numerical designation 39401 in satellite databases.
- Part of a broader catalog of human-made objects in orbit.

## Body
### Classification
PROMETHEUS 1-8 is classified as an artificial satellite, meaning it is a human-made object placed into orbit around Earth or another celestial body.

### Identification
- **Wikidata ID**: 39401
- **Wolfram Language Entity**: Entity["Satellite", "39401"]

### Related Entities
- Linked to the broader category of human-made objects in orbit, with a sitelink count of 142, indicating its presence in satellite tracking systems.

### Missing Details
The source material does not provide information on:
- Launch date or operator.
- Specific mission or purpose.
- Technical specifications (size, weight, orbit details).