Dragon C105
Re-entered 20 Apr 2014Dragon C105 (NORAD 39680, COSPAR 2014-022A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 20 Apr 2014, launched on 18 Apr 2014 on the Dragon C105 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 7,400 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.
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What happened to Dragon C105?
Dragon C105 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 20 Apr 2014, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2014. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Dragon C105 re-enter the atmosphere?
Dragon C105 re-entered on 20 Apr 2014, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Dragon C105?
Dragon C105 was operated by SPX and built by SPX (US).