Falcon 9

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.

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Specifications

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      "lb": 50265
    },
    {
      "id": "gto",
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      "kg": 8300,
      "lb": 18300
    },
    {
      "id": "mars",
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      "kg": 4020,
      "lb": 8860
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  "type": "rocket",
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  "stages": 2,
  "boosters": 0,
  "cost_per_launch": 50000000,
  "success_rate_pct": 98,
  "first_flight": "2010-06-04",
  "country": "United States",
  "company": "SpaceX",
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