Dragon C110

Re-entered 10 Apr 2016

Dragon C110 (NORAD 41452, COSPAR 2016-024A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 10 Apr 2016, launched on 8 Apr 2016 on the Dragon C110 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 5,607 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.

2016

launched

2016

re-entered

years on orbit

5,607

kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched8 Apr 2016 · on the Dragon C110 mission

Operational11 May 2016 · entered service

Retired11 May 2016 · end of operational service

Re-entered10 Apr 2016 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID41452

COSPAR2016-024A

TypeSatellite

OperatorSPX

Country / StateUS

ManufacturerSPX

BusDragon CM

Mass5,607 kg

ProgrammeDragon

CategorySS

OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)

Altitude209 × 353 km

Inclination51.7°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Dragon C110?

Dragon C110 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 10 Apr 2016, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2016. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did Dragon C110 re-enter the atmosphere?

Dragon C110 re-entered on 10 Apr 2016, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Dragon C110?

Dragon C110 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.

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