Dragon CRS-34
Re-entered 17 May 2026Dragon CRS-34 (NORAD 69103, COSPAR 2026-107A) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 17 May 2026, launched on 15 May 2026 on the Dragon C209.6 mission. It is catalogued as Dragon C209.6. 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-34?
Dragon CRS-34 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 17 May 2026, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2026. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Dragon CRS-34 re-enter the atmosphere?
Dragon CRS-34 re-entered on 17 May 2026, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Dragon CRS-34?
Dragon CRS-34 was operated by SpaceX and built by SPX (US).