Dragon C108
Re-entered 17 Apr 2015Dragon C108 (NORAD 40588, COSPAR 2015-021A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 17 Apr 2015, launched on 14 Apr 2015 on the Dragon C108 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 7,810 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 C108?
Dragon C108 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 17 Apr 2015, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2015. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Dragon C108 re-enter the atmosphere?
Dragon C108 re-entered on 17 Apr 2015, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Dragon C108?
Dragon C108 was operated by SPX and built by SPX (US).