Lemur-2 FM156
Re-entered 4 May 2024Lemur-2 FM156 (NORAD 52769, COSPAR 2022-057AP) was a L satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 4 May 2024, launched on 25 May 2022 on the Transporter-5 mission. It was operated by SPIREL 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-2 FM156?
Lemur-2 FM156 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 4 May 2024, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2022. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Lemur-2 FM156 re-enter the atmosphere?
Lemur-2 FM156 re-entered on 4 May 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Lemur-2 FM156?
Lemur-2 FM156 was operated by SPIREL and built by SPIREG (L).