Lemur FM50
Re-entered 30 Jun 2022Lemur FM50 (NORAD 42881, COSPAR 2017-042BJ) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 Jun 2022, launched on 14 Jul 2017 on the Soyuz Rideshare 4 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 FM50?
Lemur FM50 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 30 Jun 2022, 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 FM50 re-enter the atmosphere?
Lemur FM50 re-entered on 30 Jun 2022, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Lemur FM50?
Lemur FM50 was operated by Spire Global and built by SPIREG (US).