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Dragon C108

Re-entered 27 Jul 2019

Dragon C108 (NORAD 44446, COSPAR 2019-044A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 27 Jul 2019, launched on 25 Jul 2019 on the Dragon C108.3 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 5,688 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
5,688
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched25 Jul 2019 · on the Dragon C108.3 mission
Operational27 Aug 2019 · entered service
Retired27 Aug 2019 · end of operational service
Re-entered27 Jul 2019 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID44446
COSPAR2019-044A
TypeSatellite
OperatorSPX
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPX
BusDragon CM
Mass5,688 kg (4,700 kg dry)
ProgrammeDragon
CategorySS
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude203 × 373 km
Inclination51.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Dragon C108?

Dragon C108 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 27 Jul 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 C108 re-enter the atmosphere?

Dragon C108 re-entered on 27 Jul 2019, 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).

Launched together

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