Dragon C209.5
Re-entered 22 Apr 2025Dragon C209.5 (NORAD 63628, COSPAR 2025-080A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 Apr 2025, launched on 21 Apr 2025 on the Dragon C209.5 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 C209.5?
Dragon C209.5 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 22 Apr 2025, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2025. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Dragon C209.5 re-enter the atmosphere?
Dragon C209.5 re-entered on 22 Apr 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Dragon C209.5?
Dragon C209.5 was operated by SPX and built by SPX (US).