Falcon 1 (2006-2009):
- Falcon 1 was SpaceX's first orbital launch vehicle. It was designed to carry small payloads into orbit and was partially reusable. Falcon 1 had a total of five launches, with the first three being unsuccessful and the last two achieving orbit.
Falcon 9 (2010-present):
- Falcon 9 is SpaceX's workhorse rocket, designed for a variety of missions including satellite launches, cargo resupply missions to the International Space Station (ISS), and crewed missions. It features reusability, with the first stage capable of landing vertically after launch. Falcon 9 has undergone several iterations and upgrades since its debut.
Dragon Spacecraft (2010-present):
- Dragon is SpaceX's spacecraft designed for cargo resupply missions to the ISS under NASA's Commercial Orbital Transportation Services (COTS) program. It is capable of carrying both pressurized and unpressurized cargo and is the first commercially-built spacecraft to be recovered successfully from orbit.
Dragon 2 (Crew Dragon) (2020-present):
- Also known as Crew Dragon, Dragon 2 is an upgraded version of the Dragon spacecraft designed for crewed missions to space. It features a fully autonomous launch escape system and is capable of carrying up to seven astronauts to and from the ISS. Crew Dragon is part of NASA's Commercial Crew Program.
Falcon Heavy (2018-present):
- Falcon Heavy is SpaceX's heavy-lift rocket, capable of carrying large payloads to orbit. It consists of three Falcon 9 first-stage cores and has become one of the most powerful operational rockets in the world. Falcon Heavy has been used for a variety of missions, including satellite launches and interplanetary missions.
Starship (under development):
- Starship is SpaceX's next-generation fully reusable spacecraft intended for missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. It is designed to carry both crew and cargo and is expected to be the most powerful rocket ever built once operational. Starship is currently in the prototype testing phase, with several test flights conducted as of 2024.
