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Dragon C211.1

Re-entered 27 Nov 2022

Dragon C211.1 (NORAD 54371, COSPAR 2022-159A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 27 Nov 2022, launched on 26 Nov 2022 on the Dragon C211 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.

2022
launched
2022
re-entered
0
years on orbit
10,028
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched26 Nov 2022 · on the Dragon C211 mission
Operational11 Jan 2023 · entered service
Retired11 Jan 2023 · end of operational service
Re-entered27 Nov 2022 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID54371
COSPAR2022-159A
TypeSatellite
OperatorSPX
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPX
BusDragon CM
Mass10,028 kg (9,000 kg dry)
ProgrammeDragon 2 Cargo
CategorySS
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude208 × 240 km
Inclination51.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Dragon C211.1?

Dragon C211.1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 27 Nov 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 C211.1 re-enter the atmosphere?

Dragon C211.1 re-entered on 27 Nov 2022, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Dragon C211.1?

Dragon C211.1 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.