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Lemur FM06

Re-entered 25 Jun 2017

Lemur FM06 (NORAD 41595, COSPAR 2016-019B) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 25 Jun 2017, launched on 23 Mar 2016 on the Cygnus OA-6 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. Like most satellites in low orbits, it was gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until re-entry. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.

2016
launched
2017
re-entered
1
year on orbit
4
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched23 Mar 2016 · on the Cygnus OA-6 mission
Operational1 Jun 2017 · entered service
Retired1 Jun 2017 · end of operational service
Re-entered25 Jun 2017 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID41595
COSPAR2016-019B
TypeSatellite
OperatorSpire Global
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPIREG
BusCubesat 3U
Mass4 kg
ProgrammeSpire
CategoryCOM/MET-RO
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude387 × 395 km
Inclination51.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Lemur FM06?

Lemur FM06 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 25 Jun 2017, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2016. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did Lemur FM06 re-enter the atmosphere?

Lemur FM06 re-entered on 25 Jun 2017, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Lemur FM06?

Lemur FM06 was operated by Spire Global and built by SPIREG (US).

Launched together

Diwata-1Re-entered 2020Dove 0D05Re-entered 2016Dove 0D06Re-entered 2016Dove 0C1BRe-entered 2016Dove 0C22Re-entered 2016Lemur FM10Re-entered 2016Lemur FM11Re-entered 2016Lemur FM12Re-entered 2016
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.