Lemur FM77
Re-entered 6 Jun 2026Lemur FM77 (NORAD 43184, COSPAR 2018-014E) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Jun 2026, launched on 1 Feb 2018 on the Soyuz Rideshare 6 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 FM77?
Lemur FM77 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Jun 2026, 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 FM77 re-enter the atmosphere?
Lemur FM77 re-entered on 6 Jun 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
How long was Lemur FM77 operational?
Lemur FM77 was operational for roughly 19 months, from 1 Jan 2021 to 1 Aug 2022.
Who operated and built Lemur FM77?
Lemur FM77 was operated by Spire Global and built by SPIREG (US).