SpaceX Dragon: sending humans and cargo into space
SpaceX Dragon: sending humans and cargo into space
significant amounts of cargo to Earth, and is the first private spacecraft to take humans to the space station.
significant amounts of cargo to Earth, and is the first private spacecraft to take humans to the space station.
The Dragon spacecraft is capable of carrying up to 7 passengers to and from Earth orbit, and beyond.
The Dragon spacecraft is capable of carrying up to 7 passengers to and from Earth orbit, and beyond.
It is the only spacecraft currently flying that is capable of returning
It is the only spacecraft currently flying that is capable of returning
significant amounts of cargo to Earth, and is the first private spacecraft to take humans to the space station.
significant amounts of cargo to Earth, and is the first private spacecraft to take humans to the space station.
DRAGON
TRUNK
DRAGONTRUNK
Dragon’s trunk not only carries unpressurized cargo but also supports the spacecraft during ascent.
Dragon’s trunk not only carries unpressurized cargo but also supports the spacecraft during ascent.
DRAGON
TRUNK
DRAGONTRUNK
One half of the trunk is covered in solar panels that provide power to Dragon during flight and while on-station.
One half of the trunk is covered in solar panels that provide power to Dragon during flight and while on-station.
DRAGON
TRUNK
DRAGONTRUNK
The trunk remains attached to Dragon until shortly before reentry into Earth’s atmosphere.
The trunk remains attached to Dragon until shortly before reentry into Earth’s atmosphere.
DRAGONCAPSULE
DRAGONCAPSULE
The Dragon capsule, also known as the pressurized section, allows for the transport of people as well as environmentally sensitive cargo.
The Dragon capsule, also known as the pressurized section, allows for the transport of people as well as environmentally sensitive cargo.
DRAGONCAPSULE
DRAGONCAPSULE
Dragon is equipped with Draco thrusters that allow Dragon to maneuver while on orbit and 8 SuperDracos that power the spacecraft’s launch escape system.
Dragon is equipped with Draco thrusters that allow Dragon to maneuver while on orbit and 8 SuperDracos that power the spacecraft’s launch escape system.
DRAGON
OVERVIEW
HEIGHT 8.1 m / 26.7 ft
DRAGONOVERVIEWHEIGHT 8.1 m / 26.7 ft
DRAGON
OVERVIEW
DIAMETER 4 m / 13 ft
DRAGONOVERVIEWDIAMETER 4 m / 13 ft
DRAGON
OVERVIEW
CAPSULE VOLUME 9.3 m³ / 328 ft³
DRAGONOVERVIEWCAPSULE VOLUME 9.3 m³ / 328 ft³
DRAGON
OVERVIEW
TRUNK VOLUME 37 m³ / 1300 ft³
DRAGONOVERVIEWTRUNK VOLUME 37 m³ / 1300 ft³
DRAGON
OVERVIEW
LAUNCH PAYLOAD MASS 6,000 kg / 13,228 lbs
DRAGONOVERVIEWLAUNCH PAYLOAD MASS 6,000 kg / 13,228 lbs
DRAGON
OVERVIEW
RETURN PAYLOAD MASS 3,000 kg / 6,614 lbs
DRAGONOVERVIEWRETURN PAYLOAD MASS 3,000 kg / 6,614 lbs