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Dragon C207.3

Re-entered 15 Sep 2024

Dragon C207.3 (NORAD 61042, COSPAR 2024-161A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 Sep 2024, launched on 10 Sep 2024 on the Dragon C207.3 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 10,700 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.

2024
launched
2024
re-entered
0
years on orbit
10,700
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched10 Sep 2024 · on the Dragon C207.3 mission
Operational15 Sep 2024 · entered service
Retired15 Sep 2024 · end of operational service
Re-entered15 Sep 2024 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID61042
COSPAR2024-161A
TypeSatellite
OperatorSPX
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPX
BusDragon CM
Mass10,700 kg (9,500 kg dry)
ProgrammeDragon 2
CategorySS
OrbitLEO (LEO/I)
Altitude195 × 1,200 km
Inclination51.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Dragon C207.3?

Dragon C207.3 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 Sep 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 C207.3 re-enter the atmosphere?

Dragon C207.3 re-entered on 15 Sep 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Dragon C207.3?

Dragon C207.3 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.