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LEMUR-2-DILIGHTFUL (58260)
COSPAR: 2023-174E | Alt Name: Lemur-2 Dilightful
DECAYED
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58260
International Designator
2023-174E
Decay Date
5/29/2025
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
LEMUR-2-DILIGHTFUL
Alternative Name
Lemur-2 Dilightful
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
SPIRE
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
LEMUR-2-DILIGHTFUL, also known as Lemur-2 Dilightful, is a 3U Cubesat satellite owned by SPIRE and manufactured by SPIREG. Launched on November 11, 2023, from AFWTR SLC4E using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and span with a diameter of 0.1 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 4.6 kilograms, which is also its launch mass. It features a box shape with two panel extensions and carries the Lemur-2 payload. The satellite's purpose and specific mission details are not provided.
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
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
SPIREG
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 3U
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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