Falcon 9
Description
Falcon 9 is a partially reusable two-stage-to-orbit launch vehicle designed and manufactured by SpaceX in the United States. Both the first and second stages are powered by Merlin engines, using cryogenic liquid oxygen and rocket-grade kerosene (RP-1) as propellants. Unlike most rockets in service, which are expendable launch systems, Falcon 9 is partially reusable. The first stage is capable of re-entering the atmosphere and landing vertically after separating from the second stage. First-stage landings can occur either back at the launch site or downrange on droneships. In addition to the first stage, Falcon 9's payload fairing is also reusable. The payload fairing halves utilize a parafoil to steer themselves toward a recovery vessel.
Missions
514
Success Rate
99.3%
Successes
510
Failures
3
Success Streak
159
Partial Failures
1
Next Up
00
MINS
00
SECS
ASOGProject Kuiper (KF-02)
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JRTIStarlink Group 10-30
LZ-1SpaceX Crew-11
Configurations
Falcon 9 Block 5
Active Since 2018
Price
$69.75 million
Rocket
Diameter: 3.7m
Height: 70m
Payload to Orbit
LEO: 22,800 kg
GTO: 8,300 kg
Liftoff Thrust
7,607 Kilonewtons
Fairing
Diameter: 5.2m
Height: 13m
Stages
2
Falcon 9 Block 4
Active 2017 to 2018
Price
$62.00 million
Rocket
Diameter: 3.7m
Height: 70m
Payload to Orbit
LEO: 22,800 kg
GTO: 8,300 kg
Liftoff Thrust
6,804 Kilonewtons
Fairing
Diameter: 5.2m
Height: 13m
Stages
2
Falcon 9 Block 3 (v1.2/FT)
Active 2015 to 2018
Price
$62.00 million
Rocket
Diameter: 3.7m
Height: 70m
Payload to Orbit
LEO: 22,800 kg
GTO: 8,300 kg
Liftoff Thrust
6,804 Kilonewtons
Fairing
Diameter: 5.2m
Height: 13m
Stages
2
Falcon 9 Block 2 (v1.1)
Active 2013 to 2016
Price
$56.50 million
Rocket
Diameter: 3.7m
Height: 68.4m
Payload to Orbit
LEO: 13,150 kg
GTO: 4,850 kg
Liftoff Thrust
5,885 Kilonewtons
Fairing
Diameter: 5.2m
Height: 13m
Stages
2
Falcon 9 Block 1 (v1.0)
Active 2010 to 2013
Price
$59.50 million
Rocket
Diameter: 3.7m
Height: 54.9m
Payload to Orbit
LEO: 10,450 kg
GTO: 4,540 kg
Liftoff Thrust
4,940 Kilonewtons
Fairing
Diameter: 5.2m
Height: 13m
Stages
2