Dragon CRS-33
Re-entered 25 Aug 2025Dragon 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.
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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).