Lemur
Re-entered 4 Sep 2024Lemur (NORAD 46909, COSPAR 2020-081E) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 4 Sep 2024, launched on 7 Nov 2020 on the PSLV Rideshare 17 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?
Lemur re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 4 Sep 2024, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2020. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Lemur re-enter the atmosphere?
Lemur re-entered on 4 Sep 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Lemur?
Lemur was operated by Spire Global and built by SPIREG (US).