# C111

> spacecraft manufactured by SpaceX

**Wikidata**: [Q55333076](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q55333076)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/c111

## Summary
C111 is a reusable cargo spacecraft manufactured by SpaceX and part of the Dragon class. It was used for two NASA Commercial Resupply Services missions, CRS-9 and CRS-15, launching in 2016 and 2018 respectively. As a Dragon vehicle, it played a key role in delivering supplies to the International Space Station.

## Key Facts
- Serial number: C111  
- Manufacturer: SpaceX  
- Operator: SpaceX  
- Instance of: Dragon (reusable cargo spacecraft)  
- Country of origin: United States  
- Preceded by: C110  
- Followed by: C112  
- Significant missions: SpaceX CRS-9 (launched July 18, 2016), SpaceX CRS-15 (launched June 29, 2018)  
- Launch site: Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 40  
- Aliases: SpaceX Dragon C111, CRS Dragon C111, Dragon C111  

## FAQs
### Q: What is C111?
A: C111 is a Dragon-class reusable cargo spacecraft built by SpaceX. It flew two missions to the International Space Station under NASA's Commercial Resupply Services program.

### Q: When was C111 launched?
A: C111 flew twice: first on the CRS-9 mission launched on July 18, 2016, and again on CRS-15 launched on June 29, 2018.

### Q: Who manufactured C111?
A: C111 was manufactured by SpaceX as part of their Dragon spacecraft program designed for cargo delivery to low Earth orbit.

## Why It Matters
C111 represents a critical component of SpaceX’s reusable spacecraft strategy and NASA's reliance on commercial providers for ISS logistics. As one of several Dragon capsules in active rotation, C111 contributed to reducing costs and increasing frequency of space-based cargo deliveries. Its reuse across multiple missions underscores the viability of reusable spacecraft technology—a major innovation in modern spaceflight. The capsule supported scientific research, equipment delivery, and waste disposal for the International Space Station during high-profile missions like CRS-9 and CRS-15.

## Notable For
- Being reused for two separate NASA Commercial Resupply Missions (CRS-9 and CRS-15)  
- Supporting both cargo delivery and return missions to the ISS  
- Part of SpaceX’s operational fleet that enabled routine access to low Earth orbit  
- Demonstrating successful reuse of spacecraft hardware, advancing sustainable space operations  

## Body
### Overview
C111 is a Dragon-class cargo spacecraft developed and operated by SpaceX. Classified as a reusable vehicle, it was assigned serial number C111 and served within the broader Dragon program initiated in 2004.

### Missions
#### CRS-9 (2016)
- **Launch Date:** July 18, 2016  
- **Return Date:** August 26, 2016  
- **Launch Site:** Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 40  
- **Purpose:** Deliver cargo to the International Space Station; return with completed experiments and unneeded materials  

#### CRS-15 (2018)
- **Launch Date:** June 29, 2018  
- **Return Date:** August 3, 2018  
- **Launch Site:** Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 40  
- **Purpose:** Continued support of ISS resupply efforts including AI-enabled robotics and plant growth monitoring  

### Design & Specifications
- Based on the original Dragon design introduced in 2004  
- Reusable pressure vessel allowing multiple flights  
- Capable of carrying up to 6,000 kg of cargo to the ISS  
- Equipped with Draco thrusters for orbital maneuvering and deorbit burn  

### Position in Fleet Sequence
- Follows: C110  
- Precedes: C112  
- Indicates progression in SpaceX’s production and utilization of standardized Dragon units  

### Legacy
C111 exemplifies the evolution of commercial spaceflight through reusability and reliability. Its documented use across two successful missions highlights SpaceX's capability to maintain and operate a rotating fleet of cargo vehicles efficiently.

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## References

1. [Source](https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2016/07/spacex-falcon-9-crs-9-dragon-launch/)
2. [Source](https://spaceflightnow.com/2018/06/29/spacex-launches-ai-enabled-robot-companion-vegetation-monitor-to-space-station/)