Lemur FM52
Re-entered 29 Jan 2022Lemur FM52 (NORAD 43045, COSPAR 2017-071J) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 Jan 2022, launched on 12 Nov 2017 on the Cygnus OA-8 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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What happened to Lemur FM52?
Lemur FM52 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 29 Jan 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 FM52 re-enter the atmosphere?
Lemur FM52 re-entered on 29 Jan 2022, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Lemur FM52?
Lemur FM52 was operated by Spire Global and built by SPIREG (US).