The world's most advanced rockets and spacecraft
Falcon 9 is a reusable, two-stage rocket designed and manufactured by SpaceX for the reliable and safe transport of people and payloads into Earth orbit and beyond. It is the world's first orbital class reusable rocket.
Falcon Heavy is the most powerful operational rocket in the world by a factor of two. With the ability to lift nearly 64 metric tons into orbit, Falcon Heavy can launch payloads as far as Pluto and beyond.
Starship is the fully reusable transportation system designed to carry both crew and cargo to Earth orbit, the Moon, Mars, and beyond. It is the world's most powerful launch vehicle ever developed.
Dragon is the first private spacecraft to deliver cargo to the International Space Station. Crew Dragon is the human-rated version, returning human spaceflight capabilities to the United States.
Side-by-side comparison of SpaceX's launch vehicle family
| Specification | Falcon 9 | Falcon Heavy | Starship | Dragon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 70 m | 70 m | 121 m | 8.1 m |
| Payload to LEO | 22.8 tonnes | 63.8 tonnes | 100-150 tonnes | 6 tonnes (cargo) |
| Reusability | 1st Stage | All 3 Boosters | Fully Reusable | Reusable Capsule |
| First Launch | 2010 | 2018 | 2023 (Test) | 2010 (Cargo) |
| Cost per Launch | $67M | $97M | $10-20M (Projected) | $55M (Crew) |
Launching 60 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit.
June 25, 2026Transporting 4 astronauts to the International Space Station.
August 12, 2026Full integrated test flight of Starship and Super Heavy booster.
September 30, 2026