Dragon C206.3
Re-entered 9 Apr 2022Dragon C206.3 (NORAD 52204, COSPAR 2022-037A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 9 Apr 2022, launched on 8 Apr 2022 on the Dragon C206.3 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 10,700 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.
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What happened to Dragon C206.3?
Dragon C206.3 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 9 Apr 2022, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2022. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Dragon C206.3 re-enter the atmosphere?
Dragon C206.3 re-entered on 9 Apr 2022, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Dragon C206.3?
Dragon C206.3 was operated by SPX and built by SPX (US).