Dragon C112

Re-entered 23 Feb 2017

Dragon C112 (NORAD 42053, COSPAR 2017-009A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 Feb 2017, launched on 19 Feb 2017 on the Dragon C112 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 5,510 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.

2017

launched

2017

re-entered

years on orbit

5,510

kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched19 Feb 2017 · on the Dragon C112 mission

Operational19 Mar 2017 · entered service

Retired19 Mar 2017 · end of operational service

Re-entered23 Feb 2017 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID42053

COSPAR2017-009A

TypeSatellite

OperatorSPX

Country / StateUS

ManufacturerSPX

BusDragon CM

Mass5,510 kg (4,510 kg dry)

ProgrammeDragon

CategorySS

OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)

Altitude357 × 364 km

Inclination51.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Dragon C112?

Dragon C112 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 Feb 2017, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2017. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did Dragon C112 re-enter the atmosphere?

Dragon C112 re-entered on 23 Feb 2017, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Dragon C112?

Dragon C112 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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