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Dragon C113

Re-entered 6 May 2019

Dragon C113 (NORAD 44222, COSPAR 2019-025A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 May 2019, launched on 4 May 2019 on the Dragon C113.2 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 5,427 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
5,427
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched4 May 2019 · on the Dragon C113.2 mission
Operational3 Jun 2019 · entered service
Retired3 Jun 2019 · end of operational service
Re-entered6 May 2019 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID44222
COSPAR2019-025A
TypeSatellite
OperatorSPX
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPX
BusDragon CM
Mass5,427 kg (4,700 kg dry)
ProgrammeDragon
CategorySS
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude378 × 383 km
Inclination51.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Dragon C113?

Dragon C113 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 May 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 C113 re-enter the atmosphere?

Dragon C113 re-entered on 6 May 2019, 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

RED-EYE 1Re-entered 2019
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.