Falcon 9
In-active Re-UsableSpaceX (SpX)
Dec. 22, 2015
Description
The Full Thrust variants first stage includes all systems necessary for an operational re-use of stages while the second stage is operated as an expendable rocket stage.
Specifications
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Stages
2 -
Length
71.0 m -
Diameter
3.65 m -
Fairing Diameter
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Launch Mass
546.0 T -
Thrust
6804.0 kN -
Apogee (Sub-Orbital)
197.0 km
Family
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Name
Falcon 9 -
Family
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Variant
Block 4 -
Alias
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Full Name
Falcon 9 Block 4
Payload Capacity
-
Launch Cost
$50000000 -
Low Earth Orbit
22800.0 kg -
Geostationary Transfer
Orbit
8305.0 kg -
Direct Geostationary
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Sun-Synchronous Capacity
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SpaceX
Commercial
CEO: Elon Musk
SpX 2002Space Exploration Technologies Corp., known as SpaceX, is an American aerospace manufacturer and space transport services company headquartered in Hawthorne, California. It was founded in 2002 by entrepreneur Elon Musk with the goal of reducing space transportation costs and enabling the colonization of Mars. SpaceX operates from many pads, on the East Coast of the US they operate from SLC-40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and historic LC-39A at Kennedy Space Center. They also operate from SLC-4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, usually for polar launches. Another launch site is being developed at Boca Chica, Texas.
Falcon 9 Block 4 | SpX CRS-15
SpaceX | United States of AmericaCape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
June 29, 2018, 9:42 a.m.
Status: Launch Successful
Mission:
SpaceX launched the Dragon spacecraft on their 15th operational cargo delivery mission to the International Space Station. The flight was conducted under the Commercial Resupply Services contract with NASA.
Low Earth Orbit #CRS15 B1045 - Flight Proven ( ) Atlantic OceanFalcon 9 Block 4 | SES-12
SpaceX | United States of AmericaCape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
June 4, 2018, 4:45 a.m.
Status: Launch Successful
Mission:
SES-12 is a geostationary communications satellite. It is to provide direct-to-home broadcasting, high throughput satellite data connectivity and other telecommunication servies to Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region. It is a replacement for the NSS-6 satellite and is expected to operate for 15 years.
Geostationary Transfer Orbit B1040 - Flight Proven ( ) Atlantic OceanFalcon 9 Block 4 | Iridium-6 & GRACE-FO
SpaceX | United States of AmericaVandenberg SFB, CA, USA
May 22, 2018, 7:47 p.m.
Status: Launch Successful
Mission:
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket will deliver 10 satellites to low Earth orbit for Iridium, a global leader in mobile voice and data satellite communications. This is the sixth set of 10 satellites in a series of 75 total satellites that SpaceX will launch for Iridium’s next generation global satellite constellation, Iridium® NEXT. Sharing this launch is the Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment Follow-on mission, which is a joint project of NASA and the German Research Centre for Geosciences. It's goal is to track Earth's water movement to monitor changes in underground water storage, the amount of water in large lakes and rivers, soil moisture, ice sheets and glaciers, and sea level caused by the addition of water to the ocean.
Low Earth Orbit B1043 - Flight Proven ( ) Pacific OceanFalcon 9 Block 4 | TESS (Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite)
SpaceX | United States of AmericaCape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
April 18, 2018, 10:51 p.m.
Status: Launch Successful
Mission:
The Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) is a NASA space telescope, designed to search for exoplanets using the transit method. TESS will identify planets ranging from Earth-sized to gas giants, orbiting a wide range of stellar types and orbital distances. The principal goal of the TESS mission is to detect small planets with bright host stars in the solar neighborhood, so that detailed characterizations of the planets and their atmospheres can be performed.
High Earth Orbit #TESS B1045 - Maiden Flight Of Course I Still Love YouFalcon 9 Block 4 | SpX CRS-14
SpaceX | United States of AmericaCape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
April 2, 2018, 8:30 p.m.
Status: Launch Successful
Mission:
SpaceX launched the Dragon spacecraft on their 14th operational cargo delivery mission to the International Space Station. The flight was conducted under the Commercial Resupply Services contract with NASA.
Low Earth Orbit B1039 - Flight Proven ( ) Atlantic OceanFalcon 9 Block 4 | Iridium-5
SpaceX | United States of AmericaVandenberg SFB, CA, USA
March 30, 2018, 2:13 p.m.
Status: Launch Successful
Mission:
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket will deliver 10 satellites to low Earth orbit for Iridium, a global leader in mobile voice and data satellite communications. This is the fifth set of 10 satellites in a series of 75 total satellites that SpaceX will launch for Iridium’s next generation global satellite constellation, Iridium® NEXT.
Low Earth Orbit B1041 - Flight Proven ( ) Pacific OceanFalcon 9 Block 4 | Hispasat 30W-6 (Hispasat 1F)
SpaceX | United States of AmericaCape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
March 6, 2018, 5:33 a.m.
Status: Launch Successful
Mission:
Hispasat 30W-6, also known as Hispasat 1F, is a Spanish geostationary communications satellite. Joining the Hispasat fleet, this satellite is to operate in orbit for 15 years, providing services to Europe, North Africa, North America and South America. It is a replacement for the Hispasat 1D satellite at 30º West longtitude in geostationary orbit. Satellite launch mass is about 6000 kg and it is equipped with Ku-, Ka- and C-band transponders.
Geostationary Transfer Orbit B1044 - Maiden Flight Atlantic OceanFalcon 9 Block 4 | Zuma
SpaceX | United States of AmericaCape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Jan. 8, 2018, 1 a.m.
Falcon 9 Block 4 | Koreasat 5A
SpaceX | United States of AmericaKennedy Space Center, FL, USA
Oct. 30, 2017, 7:34 p.m.
Status: Launch Successful
Mission:
Koreasat 5A is a telecommunitations satellite to provide internet access, fixed telecommunications, media and broadcasting services. Loaded with Ku-band transponders, this satellite will cover Korea, Japan, Indochina and Middle East.
Geostationary Transfer Orbit B1042 - Maiden Flight Of Course I Still Love YouFalcon 9 Block 4 | Iridium-3
SpaceX | United States of AmericaVandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Oct. 9, 2017, 12:37 p.m.
Status: Launch Successful
Mission:
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket will deliver 10 satellites to low Earth orbit for Iridium, a global leader in mobile voice and data satellite communications. This is the third set of 10 satellites in a series of 75 total satellites that SpaceX will launch for Iridium’s next generation global satellite constellation, Iridium® NEXT.
Low Earth Orbit B1041 - Maiden Flight Just Read the InstructionsFalcon 9 Block 4 | OTV-5 (X-37B)
SpaceX | United States of AmericaKennedy Space Center, FL, USA
Sept. 7, 2017, 2 p.m.
Status: Launch Successful
Mission:
It is the fifth flight of the X-37B program. United States Air Force Orbital Test Vehicle, built by Boeing, is an unmanned 5000 kg, 8.8 m-long reusable mini-spaceplane capable of autonomous re-entry and landing.
Low Earth Orbit B1040 - Maiden Flight Landing Zone 1Falcon 9 Block 4 | SpX CRS-12
SpaceX | United States of AmericaKennedy Space Center, FL, USA
Aug. 14, 2017, 4:31 p.m.
Status: Launch Successful
Mission:
SpaceX launched the Dragon spacecraft on their 12th operational cargo delivery mission to the International Space Station. The flight was conducted under the Commercial Resupply Services contract with NASA.
Low Earth Orbit B1039 - Maiden Flight Landing Zone 1Falcon 9
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