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LEMUR-2-LUCYBRYCE (42773)
COSPAR: 2017-036J | Alt Name: Lemur-2-LucyBryce
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 23, 2017
Launch Site
SRILR
Launch Pad
FLP
Launch Vehicle
PSLV-XL
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
42773
International Designator
2017-036J
Decay Date
9/21/2023
Basic Satellite Info
Name
LEMUR-2-LUCYBRYCE
Alternative Name
Lemur-2-LucyBryce
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
SPIRE
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
LEMUR-2-LUCYBRYCE, also known as Lemur-2-LucyBryce, is a CubeSat (3U) satellite launched on June 23, 2017, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre using the PSLV-XL launch vehicle. It was manufactured by SPIREG and operated by Spire. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length with a span of 0.3 meters and a diameter of 0.1 meters, having a dry mass of 4 kilograms. Equipped with solar cells and batteries for power generation, LEMUR-2-LUCYBRYCE carries payloads including STRATOS (GPS radio occultation payload), SENSE (AIS-receiver), and AirSafe (ASD-B payload). The satellite's mission involves the collection of data through these onboard instruments.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.3
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.3
Dry Mass
4
Launch Mass
4
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Lemur FM37
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
SPIREG
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 3U
Configuration
CubeSat (3U)
Motor
None
Equipment
STRATOS (GPS radio occultation payload), SENSE (AIS-receiver), AirSafe (ASD-B payload, #78 and later)
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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