Dragon C212.2

Re-entered 22 May 2023

Dragon C212.2 (NORAD 56739, COSPAR 2023-070A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 May 2023, launched on 21 May 2023 on the Dragon C212.2 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 10,700 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.

2023

launched

2023

re-entered

years on orbit

10,700

kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched21 May 2023 · on the Dragon C212.2 mission

Operational31 May 2023 · entered service

Retired31 May 2023 · end of operational service

Re-entered22 May 2023 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID56739

COSPAR2023-070A

TypeSatellite

OperatorSPX

Country / StateUS

ManufacturerSPX

BusDragon CM

Mass10,700 kg (9,500 kg dry)

ProgrammeDragon 2

CategorySS

OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)

Altitude210 × 302 km

Inclination51.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Dragon C212.2?

Dragon C212.2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 May 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 C212.2 re-enter the atmosphere?

Dragon C212.2 re-entered on 22 May 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Dragon C212.2?

Dragon C212.2 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.

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