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Dragon C113

Re-entered 16 Aug 2017

Dragon C113 (NORAD 42904, COSPAR 2017-045A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 Aug 2017, launched on 14 Aug 2017 on the Dragon C113 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 5,690 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
0
years on orbit
5,690
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched14 Aug 2017 · on the Dragon C113 mission
Operational17 Sep 2017 · entered service
Retired17 Sep 2017 · end of operational service
Re-entered16 Aug 2017 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID42904
COSPAR2017-045A
TypeSatellite
OperatorSPX
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPX
BusDragon CM
Mass5,690 kg (4,690 kg dry)
ProgrammeDragon
CategorySS
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude400 × 408 km
Inclination51.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Dragon C113?

Dragon C113 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 Aug 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 C113 re-enter the atmosphere?

Dragon C113 re-entered on 16 Aug 2017, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Dragon C113?

Dragon C113 was operated by SPX and built by SPX (US).

Launched together

KestrelEye II-MRe-entered 2017ASTERIARe-entered 2020DellingrRe-entered 2021OSIRIS-3URe-entered 2019
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.