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Dragon C210.2

Re-entered 6 Oct 2022

Dragon C210.2 (NORAD 53963, COSPAR 2022-124A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Oct 2022, launched on 5 Oct 2022 on the Dragon C210.2 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.

2022
launched
2022
re-entered
0
years on orbit
10,755
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched5 Oct 2022 · on the Dragon C210.2 mission
Operational12 Mar 2023 · entered service
Retired12 Mar 2023 · end of operational service
Re-entered6 Oct 2022 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID53963
COSPAR2022-124A
TypeSatellite
OperatorSPX
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPX
BusDragon CM
Mass10,755 kg (9,500 kg dry)
ProgrammeDragon 2
CategorySS
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude191 × 210 km
Inclination51.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Dragon C210.2?

Dragon C210.2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 6 Oct 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 C210.2 re-enter the atmosphere?

Dragon C210.2 re-entered on 6 Oct 2022, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Dragon C210.2?

Dragon C210.2 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.