Falcon 9 - SpaceX
WEBFalcon 9 generates more than 1.7 million pounds of thrust at sea level. The nine Merlin engines on the first stage are gradually throttled near the end of first-stage flight to limit launch vehicle acceleration as the rocket’s mass decreases with the burning of fuel.
WEBWith the Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy launch vehicles, SpaceX is able to offer a full spectrum of medium- and heavy-lift launch capabilities to its customers (Figure 1-1), as well as small and micro satellite launch capabilities via its Rideshare Program.
Falcon Heavy - SpaceX
WEBFalcon Heavy is composed of three reusable Falcon 9 nine-engine cores whose 27 Merlin engines together generate more than 5 million pounds of thrust at liftoff, equal to approximately eighteen 747 aircraft.
Starship - SpaceX
WEBThe Raptor engine is a reusable methane-oxygen staged-combustion engine that powers the Starship system and has twice the thrust of the Falcon 9 Merlin engine. Starship will be powered by six engines, three Raptor engines, and three Raptor Vacuum (RVac) engines, which are designed for use in the vacuum of space.
Dragon - SpaceX
WEBIn the unlikely event of an emergency, Dragon’s launch abort system can quickly separate the spacecraft from Falcon 9. Using its SuperDraco engines, Dragon will propel itself away from the launch vehicle.
Updates - SpaceX
WEBSpaceX has completed over 700 tests of the spacecraft's SuperDraco engines, which fired together at full throttle can power Dragon 0.5 miles away from Falcon 9 in 7.5 seconds, accelerating the vehicle more than 400 mph.
WEBSpaceX has incorporated reusability into the Falcon and Dragon systems, which improves vehicle reliability while reducing cost. The Starship Program now leverages SpaceX’s experience to introduce a next-generation, super heavy-lift space transportation system capable of rapid and reliable reuse. STARSHIP PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Mission - SpaceX
WEBSpaceX tests its engines, vehicle structures, and systems at a 4,000-acre state-of-the-art rocket development facility in McGregor, Texas. Outfitted with 16 specialized test stands, the facility validates for flight every Merlin engine that powers the Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets, and every Draco thruster that controls the Dragon spacecraft.
SpaceX F9 Model – SpaceX Store
WEBSpaceX F9 Model. $150.00. Product Details: • Precision 1:100 scale. • Falcon 9 vehicle with Crew Dragon Spacecraft. • Custom display stand. • Removable plastic fins for stable flight. • Large 18 in. parachute. • Launches up to 300 feet.
WEBFalcon 9’s first stage supported a Starlink mission in May 2019, the Iridium-8 mission in January 2019, and the Telstar 18 VANTAGE mission in September 2018.