Lemur FM26
Re-entered 17 May 2023Lemur FM26 (NORAD 41992, COSPAR 2017-008AW) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 17 May 2023, launched on 15 Feb 2017 on the PSLV Rideshare 09 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 4.6 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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Frequently asked questions
What happened to Lemur FM26?
Lemur FM26 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 17 May 2023, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2017. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Lemur FM26 re-enter the atmosphere?
Lemur FM26 re-entered on 17 May 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Lemur FM26?
Lemur FM26 was operated by Spire Global and built by SPIREG (US).