Dragon C206.4

Re-entered 3 Mar 2023

Dragon C206.4 (NORAD 55740, COSPAR 2023-027A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Mar 2023, launched on 2 Mar 2023 on the Dragon C206.4 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 10,890 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.

2023

launched

2023

re-entered

years on orbit

10,890

kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched2 Mar 2023 · on the Dragon C206.4 mission

Operational4 Sep 2023 · entered service

Retired4 Sep 2023 · end of operational service

Re-entered3 Mar 2023 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID55740

COSPAR2023-027A

TypeSatellite

OperatorSPX

Country / StateUS

ManufacturerSPX

BusDragon CM

Mass10,890 kg (9,500 kg dry)

ProgrammeDragon 2

CategorySS

OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)

Altitude211 × 353 km

Inclination51.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Dragon C206.4?

Dragon C206.4 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 3 Mar 2023, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2023. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did Dragon C206.4 re-enter the atmosphere?

Dragon C206.4 re-entered on 3 Mar 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Dragon C206.4?

Dragon C206.4 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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