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.

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

significant amounts of cargo to Earth, and is the first private spacecraft to take humans to the space station.

DRAGON TRUNK

Dragon’s trunk not only carries unpressurized cargo but also supports the spacecraft during ascent.

DRAGON TRUNK

One half of the trunk is covered in solar panels that provide power to Dragon during flight and while on-station.

DRAGON TRUNK

The trunk remains attached to Dragon until shortly before reentry into Earth’s atmosphere.

DRAGON CAPSULE

The Dragon capsule, also known as the pressurized section, allows for the transport of people as well as environmentally sensitive cargo.

DRAGON CAPSULE

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

DRAGON OVERVIEW DIAMETER 4 m / 13 ft

DRAGON OVERVIEW CAPSULE VOLUME 9.3 m³ / 328 ft³

DRAGON OVERVIEW TRUNK VOLUME 37 m³ / 1300 ft³

DRAGON OVERVIEW LAUNCH PAYLOAD MASS 6,000 kg / 13,228 lbs

DRAGON OVERVIEW RETURN PAYLOAD MASS 3,000 kg / 6,614 lbs

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