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Dragon CRS-34

Re-entered 17 May 2026

Dragon 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.

2026
launched
2026
re-entered
0
years on orbit
10,000
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched15 May 2026 · on the Dragon C209.6 mission
Operational17 Jun 2026 · entered service
Retired17 Jun 2026 · end of operational service
Re-entered17 May 2026 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID69103
COSPAR2026-107A
TypeSatellite
OperatorSpaceX
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerSPX
BusDragon CM
Mass10,000 kg (9,000 kg dry)
ProgrammeDragon 2 Cargo
CategorySS
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude207 × 305 km
Inclination51.6°

Frequently asked questions

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).

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