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Dragon C213.1

Re-entered 26 Jun 2025

Dragon C213.1 (NORAD 64593, COSPAR 2025-136A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 26 Jun 2025, launched on 25 Jun 2025 on the Dragon C213.1 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.

2025
launched
2025
re-entered
0
years on orbit
10,700
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched25 Jun 2025 · on the Dragon C213.1 mission
Operational15 Jul 2025 · entered service
Retired15 Jul 2025 · end of operational service
Re-entered26 Jun 2025 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID64593
COSPAR2025-136A
TypeSatellite
OperatorSPX
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPX
BusDragon CM
Mass10,700 kg (9,500 kg dry)
ProgrammeDragon 2
CategorySS
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude189 × 208 km
Inclination51.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Dragon C213.1?

Dragon C213.1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 26 Jun 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 C213.1 re-enter the atmosphere?

Dragon C213.1 re-entered on 26 Jun 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Dragon C213.1?

Dragon C213.1 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.