Lemur-2 FM167
Re-entered 20 Oct 2024Lemur-2 FM167 (NORAD 55038, COSPAR 2023-001AF) was a L satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 20 Oct 2024, launched on 3 Jan 2023 on the Transporter-6 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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What happened to Lemur-2 FM167?
Lemur-2 FM167 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 20 Oct 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 FM167 re-enter the atmosphere?
Lemur-2 FM167 re-entered on 20 Oct 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Lemur-2 FM167?
Lemur-2 FM167 was operated by SPIREL and built by SPIREG (L).