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Lemur FM05
Retired 2019Lemur FM05 (NORAD 40933, COSPAR 2015-052D) is a retired US satellite, withdrawn from service around 1 Jan 2019, launched on 28 Sep 2015 on the PSLV Rideshare 06 mission. It was operated by Spire Global as part of the Spire programme. The spacecraft was built by SPIREG on the Cubesat 3U bus, with a mass of 4 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
2015
launched
2019
retired
11
years on orbit
4
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched28 Sep 2015 · on the PSLV Rideshare 06 mission
Operational1 Jan 2019 · entered service
Retired1 Jan 2019 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID40933
COSPAR2015-052D
TypeSatellite
OperatorSpire Global
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPIREG
BusCubesat 3U
Mass4 kg
ProgrammeSpire
CategoryCOM/MET-RO
OrbitLEO (LEO/E)
Altitude635 × 650 km
Inclination6.0°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to Lemur FM05?
Lemur FM05 was retired from service around 1 Jan 2019 after launching in 2015. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built Lemur FM05?
Lemur FM05 was operated by Spire Global and built by SPIREG (US).
Launched together
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.