Lemur-2
Re-entered 17 Dec 2024Lemur-2 (NORAD 56974, COSPAR 2023-084AU) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 17 Dec 2024, launched on 12 Jun 2023 on the Transporter-8 mission. It was operated by Spire Global as part of the Spire programme. The spacecraft was built by SPIREG on the Cubesat 6U bus, with a mass of 10 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?
Lemur-2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 17 Dec 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 re-enter the atmosphere?
Lemur-2 re-entered on 17 Dec 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).