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Dragon C204

Re-entered 3 Mar 2019

Dragon C204 (NORAD 44063, COSPAR 2019-011A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Mar 2019, launched on 2 Mar 2019 on the Dragon C204 mission. It was operated by SPX as part of the Dragon 2 programme. The spacecraft was built by SPX on the Dragon CM bus, with a mass of 10,755 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.

2019
launched
2019
re-entered
0
years on orbit
10,755
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched2 Mar 2019 · on the Dragon C204 mission
Operational8 Mar 2019 · entered service
Retired8 Mar 2019 · end of operational service
Re-entered3 Mar 2019 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID44063
COSPAR2019-011A
TypeSatellite
OperatorSPX
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPX
BusDragon CM
Mass10,755 kg (9,500 kg dry)
ProgrammeDragon 2
CategorySS
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude224 × 369 km
Inclination51.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Dragon C204?

Dragon C204 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Mar 2019, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2019. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did Dragon C204 re-enter the atmosphere?

Dragon C204 re-entered on 3 Mar 2019, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Dragon C204?

Dragon C204 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.