Falcon 9 overviewTHE ROCKET
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Nine Merlin engines push the first stage off the pad. After separation, a single engine on the second stage carries the payload the rest of the way to orbit.
| Height | 70 m / 229 ft |
|---|---|
| Stage 1 engines | 9 Merlin |
| Stage 2 engines | 1 Merlin Vacuum |
Specifications
| Height | 70 m / 229 ft |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 3.7 m / 12 ft |
| Stage 1 engines | 9 Merlin |
| Payload, expendable | 22,800 kg / 50,265 lb |
Rounded figures from public sources, metric first. Payload figures are to low Earth orbit. Figures as of October 8, 2026. Sources: KeepTrack.
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