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Pressurized cargo, experiments and up to 7 humans in the front, unpressurized cargo & experiments in the rear, aka the "trunk".
First Facon 9 launch ~January 2009 (2-3 months) and first Dragon launch in June 2009.
Dragon Spacecraft System
Overall Length: 6.1 m (20 ft)
Max Diameter: 3.7 m (12.1 ft)
Dry Mass: 4,200 kg (9,260 lbs)
• Fully recoverable capsule
• Trunk jettisoned prior to reentry
• 6,000 kg (13,228 lbs) total combined up-mass capability
• Up to 3,000 kg (6,614 lbs) down mass
• Payload Volume: 7 to 10 m3 (245 ft3) pressurized 14 m3 (490 ft3) unpressurized
• Mission Duration: 1 week to 2 years
• Payload Integration timeline: Nominal: Launch -14 days Late-load: Launch -9 hours
• Payload Return: Nominal: End-of-Mission +7 days Early Access: End-of-Mission +24 hours
Uses
• Highly Responsive payload hosting
• Sensors/apertures up to 3.5 m (138 in) dia.
• Instruments and sensor testing
• Spacecraft deployment
• Space physics and relativity experiments
• Radiation effects research
• Microgravity research
• Life science and biotech studies
• Earth sciences and observations
• Materials & space environments research
Link....
Falcon 9 specs
Engines: 9 Merlins 1st stage/1 Merlin 2nd stage
Length: 54.9 m (180 ft)
Width: 3.6 m (12 ft)
Mass (LEO, 5.2m fairing): 333,400 kg (735,000 lb)
Mass (GTO, 5.2m fairing): 332,800 kg (733,800 lb)
Thrust (vacuum): 5.56 MN (1.25 M lb)
Falcon 9 Heavy specs
Engines: 27 Merlins 1st stage/1 Merlin 2nd stage (more powerful cryogenic hydrogen/oxygen 2nd stage also in development)
Length: 54.9 m (180 ft)
Width: 3.6 m (12 ft)
Mass: 885,000 kg (1,950 klb)
Thrust on liftoff: 15 MN (3,375 klbf)
First Facon 9 launch ~January 2009 (2-3 months) and first Dragon launch in June 2009.
Dragon Spacecraft System
Overall Length: 6.1 m (20 ft)
Max Diameter: 3.7 m (12.1 ft)
Dry Mass: 4,200 kg (9,260 lbs)
• Fully recoverable capsule
• Trunk jettisoned prior to reentry
• 6,000 kg (13,228 lbs) total combined up-mass capability
• Up to 3,000 kg (6,614 lbs) down mass
• Payload Volume: 7 to 10 m3 (245 ft3) pressurized 14 m3 (490 ft3) unpressurized
• Mission Duration: 1 week to 2 years
• Payload Integration timeline: Nominal: Launch -14 days Late-load: Launch -9 hours
• Payload Return: Nominal: End-of-Mission +7 days Early Access: End-of-Mission +24 hours
Uses
• Highly Responsive payload hosting
• Sensors/apertures up to 3.5 m (138 in) dia.
• Instruments and sensor testing
• Spacecraft deployment
• Space physics and relativity experiments
• Radiation effects research
• Microgravity research
• Life science and biotech studies
• Earth sciences and observations
• Materials & space environments research
Link....
SpaceX Introduces DragonLab™ — a Free-Flying, Reusable Spacecraft Offering Fast Track to Orbital Flight for Pressurized and Unpressurized Payloads
SpaceX to Host (Invitation-only) Users Workshop on November 6
HAWTHORNE, CA – November 03, 2008 – Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX) is introducing a new commercial product called DragonLab™, a free-flying, reusable spacecraft capable of hosting pressurized and unpressurized payloads to and from space. DragonLab will launch to orbit aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 launch vehicle.
DragonLab provides a platform for in-space experimentation, including recovery of pressurized and some unpressurized payloads, as well as deployment of small spacecraft. As a complete system, DragonLab provides for all aspects of operation: propulsion, power, thermal control, environmental control, avionics, communications, thermal protection, flight software, guidance, navigation and control, entry, descent and landing and recovery.
SpaceX will host a DragonLab Users Workshop on November 6, 2008. This workshop will be an opportunity for potential customers to fully explore DragonLab's capabilities, as well as present customer-specific interests and requirements. The workshop agenda includes an overview of the Dragon spacecraft, concept of operations, payload accommodations and cost parameters.
"Just as importantly," said Max Vozoff, Product Manager for Dragon and DragonLab and host of the Users Workshop, "we will hear from potential users about their applications, requirements, and concerns, as well as discuss contracting mechanisms. We will also include a tour of our 550,000 square foot SpaceX manufacturing facility where we design and build all major systems for SpaceX launch vehicles and spacecraft."
SpaceX is currently manufacturing the Dragon spacecraft and Falcon 9 launch vehicle to provide the U.S. with cargo services to the International Space Station (ISS) under NASA's Commercial Orbital Transportation Services (COTS) competition. The maiden flight of Dragon/Falcon 9 is currently scheduled for June 2009 from SpaceX's Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral, Florida. Two subsequent flights will be completed by 2010, culminating with Dragon berthing with the ISS.
Contact dragonlab@spacex.com to request further information or an invitation to attend. All participants must register in advance to attend this workshop.
SpaceX to Host (Invitation-only) Users Workshop on November 6
HAWTHORNE, CA – November 03, 2008 – Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX) is introducing a new commercial product called DragonLab™, a free-flying, reusable spacecraft capable of hosting pressurized and unpressurized payloads to and from space. DragonLab will launch to orbit aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 launch vehicle.
DragonLab provides a platform for in-space experimentation, including recovery of pressurized and some unpressurized payloads, as well as deployment of small spacecraft. As a complete system, DragonLab provides for all aspects of operation: propulsion, power, thermal control, environmental control, avionics, communications, thermal protection, flight software, guidance, navigation and control, entry, descent and landing and recovery.
SpaceX will host a DragonLab Users Workshop on November 6, 2008. This workshop will be an opportunity for potential customers to fully explore DragonLab's capabilities, as well as present customer-specific interests and requirements. The workshop agenda includes an overview of the Dragon spacecraft, concept of operations, payload accommodations and cost parameters.
"Just as importantly," said Max Vozoff, Product Manager for Dragon and DragonLab and host of the Users Workshop, "we will hear from potential users about their applications, requirements, and concerns, as well as discuss contracting mechanisms. We will also include a tour of our 550,000 square foot SpaceX manufacturing facility where we design and build all major systems for SpaceX launch vehicles and spacecraft."
SpaceX is currently manufacturing the Dragon spacecraft and Falcon 9 launch vehicle to provide the U.S. with cargo services to the International Space Station (ISS) under NASA's Commercial Orbital Transportation Services (COTS) competition. The maiden flight of Dragon/Falcon 9 is currently scheduled for June 2009 from SpaceX's Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral, Florida. Two subsequent flights will be completed by 2010, culminating with Dragon berthing with the ISS.
Contact dragonlab@spacex.com to request further information or an invitation to attend. All participants must register in advance to attend this workshop.
Engines: 9 Merlins 1st stage/1 Merlin 2nd stage
Length: 54.9 m (180 ft)
Width: 3.6 m (12 ft)
Mass (LEO, 5.2m fairing): 333,400 kg (735,000 lb)
Mass (GTO, 5.2m fairing): 332,800 kg (733,800 lb)
Thrust (vacuum): 5.56 MN (1.25 M lb)
Falcon 9 Heavy specs
Engines: 27 Merlins 1st stage/1 Merlin 2nd stage (more powerful cryogenic hydrogen/oxygen 2nd stage also in development)
Length: 54.9 m (180 ft)
Width: 3.6 m (12 ft)
Mass: 885,000 kg (1,950 klb)
Thrust on liftoff: 15 MN (3,375 klbf)