Development and Production
| Function | Orbital launch vehicle |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | SpaceX |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Size | |
| Height | 69.2 m (227 ft) |
| Stages | 2 |
| Capacity | |
| Payload to LEO | 13,150 kg (29,000 lb) |
| Payload to GTO |
4,850 kg (10,700 lb) |
| Launch history | |
| Status | Development |
| First stage | |
| Engines | 9 Merlin 1D |
| Thrust | |
| Burn time | |
| Fuel | LOX/RP-1 |
| Second stage | |
| Engines | 1 Merlin Vacuum |
| Thrust | |
| Burn time | |
| Fuel | LOX/RP-1 |
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