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Dragon C104

Re-entered 3 Mar 2013

Dragon C104 (NORAD 39115, COSPAR 2013-010A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Mar 2013, launched on 1 Mar 2013 on the Dragon C104 mission. It was operated by SPX as part of the Dragon programme. The spacecraft was built by SPX on the Dragon CM bus, with a mass of 6,492 kg. Like most satellites in low orbits, it was gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until re-entry. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.

2013
launched
2013
re-entered
0
years on orbit
6,492
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched1 Mar 2013 · on the Dragon C104 mission
Operational26 Mar 2013 · entered service
Retired26 Mar 2013 · end of operational service
Re-entered3 Mar 2013 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID39115
COSPAR2013-010A
TypeSatellite
OperatorSPX
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPX
BusDragon CM
Mass6,492 kg
ProgrammeDragon
CategorySS
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude203 × 321 km
Inclination51.7°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Dragon C104?

Dragon C104 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Mar 2013, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2013. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did Dragon C104 re-enter the atmosphere?

Dragon C104 re-entered on 3 Mar 2013, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Dragon C104?

Dragon C104 was operated by SPX and built by SPX (US).

Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.