Dragon C111

Re-entered 2 Jul 2018

Dragon C111 (NORAD 43522, COSPAR 2018-055A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 Jul 2018, launched on 29 Jun 2018 on the Dragon C111.2 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 5,803 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.

2018

launched

2018

re-entered

years on orbit

5,803

kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched29 Jun 2018 · on the Dragon C111.2 mission

Operational3 Aug 2018 · entered service

Retired3 Aug 2018 · end of operational service

Re-entered2 Jul 2018 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID43522

COSPAR2018-055A

TypeSatellite

OperatorSPX

Country / StateUS

ManufacturerSPX

BusDragon CM

Mass5,803 kg (4,700 kg dry)

ProgrammeDragon

CategorySS

OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)

Altitude391 × 396 km

Inclination51.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Dragon C111?

Dragon C111 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 Jul 2018, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2018. 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 2 Jul 2018, 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).

Launched together

BIRD-MYSRe-entered 2020 BIRD-PHLRe-entered 2020 BIRD-BTNRe-entered 2020

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

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