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LEMUR-2-TOMHENDERSON (43561)
COSPAR: 2018-046H | Alt Name: Lemur-2-TomHenderson
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 21, 2018
Launch Site
WLPIS
Launch Pad
Pad 0A
Launch Vehicle
Antares 230
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
43561
International Designator
2018-046H
Decay Date
2/13/2023
Basic Satellite Info
Name
LEMUR-2-TOMHENDERSON
Alternative Name
Lemur-2-TomHenderson
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
SPIRE
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
LEMUR-2-TOMHENDERSON, also known as Lemur-2-TomHenderson, is a 3U CubeSat satellite launched by Spire on May 21, 2018, from Wallops Island Launch Pad (WLPIS) using the Antares 230 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and span with a diameter of 0.1 meter. It weighs 4.6 kilograms both at launch and dry mass, indicating it does not carry any propellant or consumables for its mission. Its equipment includes STRATOS (GPS radio occultation payload), SENSE (AIS-receiver), and AirSafe (ASD-B payload). The satellite is powered by solar cells and batteries and has a box shape with two panels. Spire manufactured the satellite, which was stable as of July 15, 2018.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.3
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.3
Dry Mass
4.6
Launch Mass
4.6
Shape
Box+2 pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Lemur FM82
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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