Falcon 9
| Status | active |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Manufacturer | SpaceX |
| Number of launches | 449 |
| First launch | 2010-06-04 |
| Last launch | 2025-03-21 |
Launches by year:
Latest launches:
| Launch date | Launch site | Rocket / Variant | Payload | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-21 | Vandenberg | Falcon 9 v1.2 B5 | Starshield (NROL-57) | success |
| 2025-03-18 | Cape Canaveral | Falcon 9 v1.2 B5 | Starlink 12-25 | success |
| 2025-03-15 | Vandenberg | Falcon 9 v1.2 B5 | Transporter 13 | success |
| 2025-03-15 | Cape Canaveral | Falcon 9 v1.2 B5 | Starlink 12-16 | success |
| 2025-03-14 | Cape Canaveral | Falcon 9 v1.2 B5 | Crew Dragon 10 (Dragon C210-F4) | success |
| 2025-03-13 | Cape Canaveral | Falcon 9 v1.2 B5 | Starlink 12-21 | success |
| 2025-03-12 | Vandenberg | Falcon 9 v1.2 B5 | SPHEREx / PUNCH | success |
| 2025-03-03 | Cape Canaveral | Falcon 9 v1.2 B5 | Starlink 12-20 | success |
| 2025-02-27 | Cape Canaveral | Falcon 9 v1.2 B5 | Nova-C IM-2 / Lunar Trailblazer / Odin | success |
| 2025-02-27 | Cape Canaveral | Falcon 9 v1.2 B5 | Starlink 12-13 | success |
Variants:
(This section is under construction)Falcon 9 v1.0
| First launch | 2010-06-04 |
|---|---|
| Stages | 2 |
| Mass | 333 t |
| Height | 53 m |
| Diameter | 3.66 m |
Payload capacity:
| LEO | 9000 kg |
|---|---|
| GTO | 3400 kg |
Falcon 9 v1.1 expendable
| First launch | 2013-09-29 |
|---|---|
| Stages | 2 |
| Mass | 506 t |
| Height | 68.4 m |
| Diameter | 3.66 m |
Falcon 9 v1.1
| First launch | 2014-04-18 |
|---|---|
| Stages | 2 |
| Mass | 506 t |
| Height | 68.4 m |
| Diameter | 3.66 m |
Payload capacity:
| LEO | 13150 kg |
|---|---|
| GTO | 4850 kg |
Falcon 9 v1.2 B3
| First launch | 2015-12-22 |
|---|---|
| Stages | 2 |
| Mass | 549 t |
| Height | 69.8 m |
| Diameter | 3.66 m |
Payload capacity:
| LEO | 18500 kg |
|---|---|
| GTO | 5300 kg |
Falcon 9 v1.2 B3 expendable
| First launch | 2017-03-16 |
|---|---|
| Stages | 2 |
| Mass | 549 t |
| Height | 69.8 m |
| Diameter | 3.66 m |
Payload capacity:
| LEO | 22800 kg |
|---|---|
| GTO | 8300 kg |
Falcon 9 v1.2 B4
| First launch | 2017-08-14 |
|---|---|
| Stages | 2 |
| Mass | 549 t |
| Height | 69.8 m |
| Diameter | 3.66 m |
Payload capacity:
| LEO | 18500 kg |
|---|---|
| GTO | 6000 kg |
Transition between the Full Thrust v1.2 Block 3 and Block 5. Designed for easier refurbishment, required less maintenance between flights than Block 3, with some boosters flying up to 3-4 times. Block 4 had refined Merlin 1D engines and a stronger structure compared to Block 3, making it more durable during reentry and landing.
Falcon 9 v1.2 B5
| First launch | 2018-05-11 |
|---|---|
| Stages | 2 |
| Mass | 549 t |
| Height | 69.8 m |
| Diameter | 3.66 m |
Payload capacity:
| LEO | 18500 kg |
|---|---|
| GTO | 6300 kg |
Block 5 is the definitive reusable version of Falcon 9.
Falcon 9 v1.2 B4 expendable
| First launch | 2018-05-22 |
|---|---|
| Stages | 2 |
| Mass | 549 t |
| Height | 69.8 m |
| Diameter | 3.66 m |
Payload capacity:
| LEO | 22800 kg |
|---|---|
| GTO | 8300 kg |
Expendable version of Block 4
Falcon 9 v1.2 B5 expendable
| First launch | 2018-12-23 |
|---|---|
| Stages | 2 |
| Mass | 549 t |
| Height | 69.8 m |
| Diameter | 3.66 m |
Payload capacity:
| LEO | 22800 kg |
|---|---|
| GTO | 8300 kg |