Lemur FM142
Re-entered 4 Jan 2022Lemur FM142 (NORAD 46926, COSPAR 1998-067RW) was a L satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 4 Jan 2022, launched on 3 Oct 2020 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by SPIREL / ONI 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 FM142?
Lemur FM142 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 4 Jan 2022, 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 FM142 re-enter the atmosphere?
Lemur FM142 re-entered on 4 Jan 2022, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Lemur FM142?
Lemur FM142 was operated by SPIREL / ONI and built by SPIREG (L).