Dragon C209.4
Re-entered 23 Mar 2024Dragon C209.4 (NORAD 59287, COSPAR 2024-054A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 Mar 2024, launched on 21 Mar 2024 on the Dragon C209.4 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.
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What happened to Dragon C209.4?
Dragon C209.4 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 23 Mar 2024, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2024. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Dragon C209.4 re-enter the atmosphere?
Dragon C209.4 re-entered on 23 Mar 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Dragon C209.4?
Dragon C209.4 was operated by SPX and built by SPX (US).