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Dragon C210.3

Re-entered 27 Aug 2023

Dragon C210.3 (NORAD 57697, COSPAR 2023-128A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 27 Aug 2023, launched on 26 Aug 2023 on the Dragon C210.3 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 10,890 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
0
years on orbit
10,890
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched26 Aug 2023 · on the Dragon C210.3 mission
Operational12 Mar 2024 · entered service
Retired12 Mar 2024 · end of operational service
Re-entered27 Aug 2023 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID57697
COSPAR2023-128A
TypeSatellite
OperatorSPX
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPX
BusDragon CM
Mass10,890 kg (9,500 kg dry)
ProgrammeDragon 2
CategorySS
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude183 × 268 km
Inclination51.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Dragon C210.3?

Dragon C210.3 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 27 Aug 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 C210.3 re-enter the atmosphere?

Dragon C210.3 re-entered on 27 Aug 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Dragon C210.3?

Dragon C210.3 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.