| Satellite | Lemur-2 167 Embrionovis (Forest-2, Forest Observation and Recognition Experimental Smallsat Thermal Detector) |
|---|---|
| Form factor | CubeSat |
| Units or mass | 6U |
| Status | Operational? |
| Launched | 2023-06-12 |
| NORAD ID | 56970 |
| Deployer | EXOpod Nova 12U/16U [Exolaunch] |
| Launcher | Falcon 9 (Transporter-8) |
| Organization | OroraTech |
| Institution | Company |
| Entity | Commercial |
| Nation (HQ) | Germany |
| Nation (AIT) | UK |
| Manufacturer | AIVT by Spire |
| Operator | Spire |
| Oneliner |
Carry OroraTech’s first unique and proprietary thermal-infrared camera and data processing unit. |
| Description |
Carry OroraTech’s first unique and proprietary thermal-infrared camera and data processing unit designed to detect fires and transmit the data using Spire’s satellite and ground network. Proprietary thermal infrared cameras, known as FOREST (Forest Observation and Recognition Experimental Smallsat Thermal Detector). |
| Notes |
Second satellite is slated for launch in May 2023 on a SpaceX Transporter rideshare mission and, like the first, is being developed in cooperation with Spire. |
| Sources | [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] |
| Photo sources | [1] |
| Keywords | AIS, ADS-B, Propulsion |
| On the same launch |
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Last modified: 2024-05-27
