| Satellite name | Lemur-1 (FM1, Low Earth Multi-Use Receiver) |
|---|---|
| Type | CubeSat |
| Units or mass | 3U |
| Status | Operational? |
| Launched | 2014-06-19 |
| NORAD ID | 40044 |
| Deployer | P-POD (Poly-Picosatellite Orbital Deployer) |
| Launcher | Dnepr |
| Deployment | Deployed from UniSat-6 on 2014-06-22 |
| Organization | Spire |
| Institution | Company |
| Entity type | Commercial |
| Nation (HQ) | US |
| Nation (AIT) | UK |
| Launch brokerer | GAUSS |
| Oneliner |
Technology demonstration of two Earth-observation payloads. |
| Description |
Technology demonstration of several science payloads hosted by a 3U CubeSat. In addition to technology demonstration, LEMUR-1 carries two Earth-observation payloads. Its primary Earth-observation payload is an electro-optical imaging system, operating in the visible band with a ground resolution of approximately 5m. Its secondary payload is a low-resolution IR imaging system, with an approximate ground resolution of 1km. |
| Notes |
Deployed from UNISAT-6 on 2014-06-22. Lemur-1 serves as a prototype for a larger constellation of more than 50 satellites. |
| Sources | [1] [2] |
| On the same launch |
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Last modified: 2024-01-20
