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Lemur-2 RoundTripper (62695)
COSPAR: 2025-009CQ | Alt Name: Lemur-2 RoundTripper
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
62695
International Designator
2025-009CQ
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:44:02 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
97.71°
Right Ascension
277.94°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
228.96°
Period
96.43 min
Mean Motion
14.93 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
Lemur-2 RoundTripper
Alternative Name
Lemur-2 RoundTripper
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPIRE
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 62695U 25009CQ 26200.73891654 .00000204 00000+0 24819-4 0 9990
2 62695 97.7069 277.9426 0001431 228.9606 131.1490 14.93251073 82157
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Lemur-2 RoundTripper is a 3U Cubesat satellite operated by SPIRE and manufactured by SPIREG. It was launched on January 14, 2025, from SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 0.1 meter diameter, and spans 1 meter when deployed. It has a dry mass of 7.6 kilograms and the same launch mass. Its shape is described as "Box+ 2 pan". Additional details such as its mission purpose, power system, and transmitter frequencies are not provided.
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
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
Map
Next Pass
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