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Lemur-2

Re-entered 20 Jun 2024

Lemur-2 (NORAD 47529, COSPAR 2021-006DV) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 20 Jun 2024, launched on 24 Jan 2021 on the Transporter-1 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.

2021
launched
2024
re-entered
3
years on orbit
4.6
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched24 Jan 2021 · on the Transporter-1 mission
Operational1 Jun 2024 · entered service
Retired1 Jun 2024 · end of operational service
Re-entered20 Jun 2024 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID47529
COSPAR2021-006DV
TypeSatellite
OperatorSpire Global
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPIREG
BusCubesat 3U
Mass4.6 kg
ProgrammeSpire
CategoryCOM/MET-RO
OrbitLEO (LLEO/S)
Altitude521 × 535 km
Inclination97.5°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Lemur-2?

Lemur-2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 20 Jun 2024, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2021. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did Lemur-2 re-enter the atmosphere?

Lemur-2 re-entered on 20 Jun 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Lemur-2?

Lemur-2 was operated by Spire Global and built by SPIREG (US).

Launched together

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Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.