Lemur FM18
Re-entered 25 Apr 2023Lemur FM18 (NORAD 41874, COSPAR 2016-062F) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 25 Apr 2023, launched on 17 Oct 2016 on the Cygnus OA-5 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.
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What happened to Lemur FM18?
Lemur FM18 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 25 Apr 2023, 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 FM18 re-enter the atmosphere?
Lemur FM18 re-entered on 25 Apr 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Lemur FM18?
Lemur FM18 was operated by Spire Global and built by SPIREG (US).