Dragon C108

Re-entered 17 Dec 2017

Dragon C108 (NORAD 43060, COSPAR 2017-080A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 17 Dec 2017, launched on 15 Dec 2017 on the Dragon C108.2 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

years on orbit

5,690

kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched15 Dec 2017 · on the Dragon C108.2 mission

Operational13 Jan 2018 · entered service

Retired13 Jan 2018 · end of operational service

Re-entered17 Dec 2017 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID43060

COSPAR2017-080A

TypeSatellite

OperatorSPX

Country / StateUS

ManufacturerSPX

BusDragon CM

Mass5,690 kg (4,690 kg dry)

ProgrammeDragon

CategorySS

OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)

Altitude303 × 464 km

Inclination51.8°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Dragon C108?

Dragon C108 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 17 Dec 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 C108 re-enter the atmosphere?

Dragon C108 re-entered on 17 Dec 2017, 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).

Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.

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