Dragon C111

Re-entered 20 Jul 2016

Dragon C111 (NORAD 41672, COSPAR 2016-046A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 20 Jul 2016, launched on 18 Jul 2016 on the Dragon C111 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 5,522 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

5,522

kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched18 Jul 2016 · on the Dragon C111 mission

Operational26 Aug 2016 · entered service

Retired26 Aug 2016 · end of operational service

Re-entered20 Jul 2016 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID41672

COSPAR2016-046A

TypeSatellite

OperatorSPX

Country / StateUS

ManufacturerSPX

BusDragon CM

Mass5,522 kg (4,522 kg dry)

ProgrammeDragon

CategorySS

OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)

Altitude390 × 392 km

Inclination51.7°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Dragon C111?

Dragon C111 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 20 Jul 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 C111 re-enter the atmosphere?

Dragon C111 re-entered on 20 Jul 2016, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Dragon C111?

Dragon C111 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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