# C105

> spacecraft manufactured by SpaceX

**Wikidata**: [Q102579741](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q102579741)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/c105

## Summary  
C105 is a reusable cargo spacecraft manufactured by SpaceX and part of the Dragon class. It was used for the SpaceX CRS-3 mission to the International Space Station in 2014.

## Key Facts  
- Serial number: C105  
- Manufacturer: SpaceX  
- Operator: SpaceX  
- Instance of: Dragon (reusable cargo spacecraft)  
- Country of origin: United States  
- Significant event: SpaceX CRS-3 mission (April 18 – May 18, 2014)  
- Launched from: Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 40  
- Follows: C104  
- Followed by: C106  
- Sitelink count: 1  

## FAQs  
### Q: What is C105?  
A: C105 is a Dragon-class reusable cargo spacecraft manufactured by SpaceX. It flew the CRS-3 mission to resupply the International Space Station in 2014.

### Q: Who made C105?  
A: C105 was manufactured by SpaceX, a private aerospace manufacturer based in the United States.

### Q: What mission did C105 fly?  
A: C105 was used for the SpaceX CRS-3 mission, which launched on April 18, 2014, and concluded on May 18, 2014, delivering cargo to the ISS.

## Why It Matters  
C105 represents a key milestone in the evolution of commercial spaceflight and reusable spacecraft technology. As part of SpaceX's Dragon program, it contributed to NASA’s Commercial Resupply Services (CRS) initiative, reducing reliance on government-operated vehicles for ISS logistics. Its successful missions helped validate the viability of privately developed spacecraft for routine access to low Earth orbit, supporting both scientific research and operational needs aboard the ISS.

## Notable For  
- Part of the third Commercial Resupply Service mission (CRS-3) under NASA contract  
- One of the early Dragon capsules demonstrating reusability in cargo transport  
- Operated during a critical phase of ISS operations with regular commercial support  
- Launched using Falcon 9 from Cape Canaveral  
- Bridged earlier Dragon flights (like C104) with later upgraded models (like C106)

## Body  
### Overview  
C105 is a Dragon-class spacecraft produced by SpaceX. It is identified by its serial number C105 and falls within the broader Dragon vehicle lineage designed for cargo delivery to the International Space Station (ISS).

### Mission History  
C105 gained prominence through its use in the **SpaceX CRS-3** mission:
- **Launch date**: April 18, 2014  
- **Return date**: May 18, 2014  
- **Launch site**: Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 40  
- **Purpose**: Delivering supplies and equipment to the ISS under NASA's Commercial Resupply Services program  

This mission marked one of several successful cargo flights conducted by SpaceX using the Dragon capsule series.

### Technical Classification  
- **Instance of**: Dragon reusable cargo spacecraft  
- **Manufacturer**: SpaceX  
- **Operator**: SpaceX  
- **Country of origin**: United States  

### Position in Fleet Sequence  
- **Preceded by**: C104  
- **Followed by**: C106  

These identifiers indicate C105’s place in SpaceX’s internal tracking system for Dragon vehicles, reflecting incremental development and reuse practices.

### References  
- Mission data sourced from launch logs and NASA reporting  
- Image source: Wikimedia Commons (SpX-3 Dragon approaching ISS)

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## References

1. [Source](https://planet4589.org/space/log/launchlog.txt)
2. [Source](http://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2014/05/spacex-dragon-homecoming-conclude-crs-3-mission/)