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Lemur FM74

Re-entered 9 Nov 2023

Lemur FM74 (NORAD 43167, COSPAR 2018-010E) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 9 Nov 2023, launched on 21 Jan 2018 on the Electron 02 Rideshare 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.

2018
launched
2023
re-entered
5
years on orbit
4.6
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched21 Jan 2018 · on the Electron 02 Rideshare mission
Operational1 Jan 2021 · entered service
Retired1 Jan 2021 · end of operational service
Re-entered9 Nov 2023 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID43167
COSPAR2018-010E
TypeSatellite
OperatorSpire Global
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPIREG
BusCubesat 3U
Mass4.6 kg
ProgrammeSpire
CategoryCOM/MET-RO
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude492 × 532 km
Inclination82.9°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Lemur FM74?

Lemur FM74 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 9 Nov 2023, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2018. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did Lemur FM74 re-enter the atmosphere?

Lemur FM74 re-entered on 9 Nov 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Lemur FM74?

Lemur FM74 was operated by Spire Global and built by SPIREG (US).

Launched together

Dove 0F1CRe-entered 2019Lemur FM73Re-entered 2023Humanity Star 2Re-entered 2018
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.