SpaceX

Falcon 9 Block 5

Block 5

Falcon 9 Block 5
ActiveReusable

Overview

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Falcon 9 is a two-stage rocket designed and manufactured by SpaceX for the reliable and safe transport of satellites and the Dragon spacecraft into orbit. The Block 5 variant is the fifth major interval aimed at improving upon the ability for rapid reusability.

Manufacturer

SpaceX

Variant

Block 5

Alias

N/A

Maiden Flight

May 11, 2018

Technical Specifications

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70 m

Length

3.65 m

Diameter

1 t

Launch Mass

7607 kN

Liftoff Thrust

22800 kg

LEO Capacity

8300 kg

GTO Capacity

Launch Record

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563

Total Launches

562

Successful

1

Failed

99.8%

Success Rate

554

Attempted Landings

549

Successful Landings

5

Failed Landings

249

Consecutive Successes

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