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Dragon CRS-33

Re-entered 25 Aug 2025

Dragon CRS-33 (NORAD 65304, COSPAR 2025-186A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 25 Aug 2025, launched on 24 Aug 2025 on the Dragon C211.3 mission. It is catalogued as Dragon C211.3. It was operated by SpaceX 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.

2025
launched
2025
re-entered
0
years on orbit
10,000
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched24 Aug 2025 · on the Dragon C211.3 mission
Operational27 Feb 2026 · entered service
Retired27 Feb 2026 · end of operational service
Re-entered25 Aug 2025 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID65304
COSPAR2025-186A
TypeSatellite
OperatorSpaceX
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPX
BusDragon CM
Mass10,000 kg (9,000 kg dry)
ProgrammeDragon 2 Cargo
CategorySS
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude373 × 377 km
Inclination51.5°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Dragon CRS-33?

Dragon CRS-33 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 25 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 CRS-33 re-enter the atmosphere?

Dragon CRS-33 re-entered on 25 Aug 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Dragon CRS-33?

Dragon CRS-33 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPX (US).

Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-16.