Falcon 9
SpaceX
A two-stage launcher using oxygen and kerosene, with a recoverable first stage.
Published reference values
- Standard fairing configuration height
- 70 m
- Core diameter
- 3.66 m
- Engines
- 9 on the first stage; 1 vacuum engine on the second
The quoted height is for the standard fairing configuration, not every Dragon or extended-fairing mission. Payload and recovery choices must be checked for the particular flight.
Reviewed 2026-09-07. These are reference specifications, not live telemetry or independent measurements.
SpaceX Falcon User’s Guide, May 2025 (sections 2–3)Related flights in the current schedule
Matches within the first 20 upcoming provider records only; not a complete manifest or launch history.
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