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LEMUR-2-THEODOSIA (44863)
COSPAR: 2019-089M | Alt Name: Lemur-2-Theodosia
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 11, 2019
Launch Site
SRILR
Launch Pad
FLP
Launch Vehicle
PSLV-QL
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
44863
International Designator
2019-089M
Decay Date
9/18/2024
Basic Satellite Info
Name
LEMUR-2-THEODOSIA
Alternative Name
Lemur-2-Theodosia
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
SPIRE
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
LEMUR-2-THEODOSIA, also known as Lemur-2-Theodosia, is a 3U CubeSat satellite manufactured by SPIREG and owned by Spire. It was launched on December 11, 2019, from the Satish Dhawan Space Center (SRILR) using a PSLV-QL launch vehicle from Launch Pad FLP. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and diameter, with a span of 0.3 meters. It weighs 4.6 kilograms at launch and dry mass is the same. Equipped with solar cells and batteries for power generation, LEMUR-2-THEODOSIA carries payloads such as STRATOS (GPS radio occultation), SENSE (AIS-receiver), and AirSafe (ASD-B payload). The satellite's shape consists of a box with two panels and it is named Lemur-2 FM110.
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-2 FM110
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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