HomeLibraryRe-entered SatellitesDragon C206.6
🛰️ SATELLITE · HISTORICAL RECORD

Dragon C206.6

Re-entered 2 Aug 2025

Dragon C206.6 (NORAD 65077, COSPAR 2025-166A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 Aug 2025, launched on 1 Aug 2025 on the Dragon C206.6 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 10,890 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
10,890
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched1 Aug 2025 · on the Dragon C206.6 mission
Operational15 Jan 2026 · entered service
Retired15 Jan 2026 · end of operational service
Re-entered2 Aug 2025 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID65077
COSPAR2025-166A
TypeSatellite
OperatorSPX
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPX
BusDragon CM
Mass10,890 kg (9,500 kg dry)
ProgrammeDragon 2
CategorySS
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude192 × 214 km
Inclination51.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Dragon C206.6?

Dragon C206.6 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 2 Aug 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 C206.6 re-enter the atmosphere?

Dragon C206.6 re-entered on 2 Aug 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Dragon C206.6?

Dragon C206.6 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.