Dragon C211.2

Re-entered 11 Nov 2023

Dragon C211.2 (NORAD 58255, COSPAR 2023-173A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 Nov 2023, launched on 10 Nov 2023 on the Dragon C211.2 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 10,000 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

10,000

kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched10 Nov 2023 · on the Dragon C211.2 mission

Operational22 Dec 2023 · entered service

Retired22 Dec 2023 · end of operational service

Re-entered11 Nov 2023 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID58255

COSPAR2023-173A

TypeSatellite

OperatorSPX

Country / StateUS

ManufacturerSPX

BusDragon CM

Mass10,000 kg (9,000 kg dry)

ProgrammeDragon 2 Cargo

CategorySS

OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)

Altitude193 × 209 km

Inclination51.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Dragon C211.2?

Dragon C211.2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 Nov 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 C211.2 re-enter the atmosphere?

Dragon C211.2 re-entered on 11 Nov 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Dragon C211.2?

Dragon C211.2 was operated by SPX and built by SPX (US).

Launched together

BEAKRe-entered 2024 Clark-Sat-1Re-entered 2024

Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.

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