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LEMUR-2-THE-CLEANER (58333)
COSPAR: 2023-174CF | Alt Name: Lemur-2 The-Cleaner
DECAYED
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58333
International Designator
2023-174CF
Decay Date
5/13/2025
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
LEMUR-2-THE-CLEANER
Alternative Name
Lemur-2 The-Cleaner
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
SPIRE
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
LEMUR-2-THE-CLEANER, also known as Lemur-2 The-Cleaner, is a 3U Cubesat satellite owned by SPIRE and manufactured by SPIREG. Launched on November 11, 2023, from the AFWTR facility at SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 0.1 meters in diameter, with a span of 0.3 meters. It weighs 4.6 kilograms both at launch and dry mass. The shape is described as Box+2 pan but lacks specific details regarding its power system or purpose.
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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