Lemur FM42
Re-entered 6 Sep 2023Lemur FM42 (NORAD 42782, COSPAR 2017-036T) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Sep 2023, launched on 23 Jun 2017 on the PSLV Rideshare 10 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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Frequently asked questions
What happened to Lemur FM42?
Lemur FM42 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Sep 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 FM42 re-enter the atmosphere?
Lemur FM42 re-entered on 6 Sep 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Lemur FM42?
Lemur FM42 was operated by Spire Global and built by SPIREG (US).