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Lemur-2 FM164 (L3C)

Re-entered 23 May 2024

Lemur-2 FM164 (L3C) (NORAD 55037, COSPAR 2023-001AE) was a L satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 May 2024, launched on 3 Jan 2023 on the Transporter-6 mission. It was operated by SPIREL / MYRI as part of the Spire programme. The spacecraft was built by SPIREG on the Cubesat 3U bus, with a mass of 8.3 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.

2023
launched
2024
re-entered
1
year on orbit
8.3
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched3 Jan 2023 · on the Transporter-6 mission
Operational1 Apr 2024 · entered service
Retired1 Apr 2024 · end of operational service
Re-entered23 May 2024 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID55037
COSPAR2023-001AE
TypeSatellite
OperatorSPIREL / MYRI
Country / StateL
ManufacturerSPIREG
BusCubesat 3U
Mass8.3 kg (8.1 kg dry)
ProgrammeSpire
CategoryCOM/MET-RO
OrbitLEO (LLEO/S)
Altitude517 × 537 km
Inclination97.5°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Lemur-2 FM164 (L3C)?

Lemur-2 FM164 (L3C) re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 May 2024, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2023. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did Lemur-2 FM164 (L3C) re-enter the atmosphere?

Lemur-2 FM164 (L3C) re-entered on 23 May 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Lemur-2 FM164 (L3C)?

Lemur-2 FM164 (L3C) was operated by SPIREL / MYRI and built by SPIREG (L).

Launched together

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