Falcon 9

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Falcon 9

Overview

Partially reusable two-stage medium-lift launch vehicle. The world's most frequently launched orbital rocket.

Operational since 2010 and the primary workhorse for SpaceX commercial, civil, and national-security launches.

Key Specs

Payload to LEO

22,800 kg

Payload to GTO

8,300 kg

Height

70 m (229.6 ft)

Total Launches

620+

Success Rate

99.8%

Booster Landings

587 of 600 attempts

Most-Reused Booster

34 flights

Cost per Launch

~$67M