Dragon C210

Re-entered 11 Nov 2021

Dragon C210 (NORAD 49407, COSPAR 2021-103A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 Nov 2021, launched on 11 Nov 2021 on the Dragon C210 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.

2021

launched

2021

re-entered

years on orbit

10,755

kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched11 Nov 2021 · on the Dragon C210 mission

Operational6 May 2022 · entered service

Retired6 May 2022 · end of operational service

Re-entered11 Nov 2021 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID49407

COSPAR2021-103A

TypeSatellite

OperatorSPX

Country / StateUS

ManufacturerSPX

BusDragon CM

Mass10,755 kg (9,500 kg dry)

ProgrammeDragon 2

CategorySS

OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)

Altitude190 × 212 km

Inclination51.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Dragon C210?

Dragon C210 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 Nov 2021, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2021. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did Dragon C210 re-enter the atmosphere?

Dragon C210 re-entered on 11 Nov 2021, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Dragon C210?

Dragon C210 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.

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