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LEMUR-2-FELDHUS (59116)
COSPAR: 2024-043U | Alt Name: Lemur-2 Feldhus
DECAYED
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59116
International Designator
2024-043U
Decay Date
12/17/2024
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
LEMUR-2-FELDHUS
Alternative Name
Lemur-2 Feldhus
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
SPIRE/MYRI
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
LEMUR-2-FELDHUS, also known as Lemur-2 Feldhus, is a 3U CubeSat satellite owned by SPIRE/MYRI and manufactured by SPIREG. It was launched on March 4, 2024, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 0.1 meters and spans up to 1 meter when deployed. Weighing 7.6 kilograms at launch and dry mass, it is equipped with solar cells and batteries for power supply. It carries payloads including STRATOS (GPS radio occultation), SENSE (AIS-receiver), and AirSafe (ASD-B payload, #78 and later). The satellite's shape is described as a box with two panels.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.3
Diameter
0.1
Span
1
Dry Mass
7.6
Launch Mass
7.6
Shape
Box+ 2 pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Myriota V7.6-1
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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