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SpaceX Dragon (Cargo)

SpaceX · Reusable Capsule · USA · Digital Age (2010–present)

SpaceX Dragon (Cargo) — Reusable Capsule
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Dragon is a family of spacecraft developed and produced by American private space transportation company SpaceX.

Specifications

Category
Space
Sub-Category
Capsule
Domain
Dual-Use
Era
Digital Age (2010–present)
Country
USA
Manufacturer
SpaceX
Operator
SpaceX / NASA
Primary Role
Reusable Capsule
Status
In Service
Service Entry
2012
Engine
8x SuperDraco + 16x Draco hypergolic thrusters
Thrust / Power
16,000 lbf
Launch
Orbital
Length (ft)
20.7
Wingspan (ft)
12.1
Empty Weight (lb)
9400
MTOW (lb)
14800
Payload (lb)
13228
Endurance (hr)
720
Service Ceiling (ft)
1312000
Range (mi)
250
Max Speed (mph)
17500
Max Speed (Mach)
25