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Dragon C208

Re-entered 7 Dec 2020

Dragon C208 (NORAD 47233, COSPAR 2020-093A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 7 Dec 2020, launched on 6 Dec 2020 on the Dragon C208 mission. It was operated by SPX as part of the Dragon 2 Cargo programme. The spacecraft was built by SPX on the Dragon CM bus, with a mass of 10,028 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.

2020
launched
2020
re-entered
0
years on orbit
10,028
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched6 Dec 2020 · on the Dragon C208 mission
Operational14 Jan 2021 · entered service
Retired14 Jan 2021 · end of operational service
Re-entered7 Dec 2020 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID47233
COSPAR2020-093A
TypeSatellite
OperatorSPX
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPX
BusDragon CM
Mass10,028 kg (9,000 kg dry)
ProgrammeDragon 2 Cargo
CategorySS
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude418 × 420 km
Inclination51.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Dragon C208?

Dragon C208 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 7 Dec 2020, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2020. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did Dragon C208 re-enter the atmosphere?

Dragon C208 re-entered on 7 Dec 2020, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Dragon C208?

Dragon C208 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.