About SpaceX

Space Launch Index tracks 613 launches for SpaceX, including 513 completed, 9 failed, and 0 upcoming missions.

Launch Statistics

613
Total Launches
710
Past Launches
513
Completed
9
Failed
0
Future Launches

Company Details

Founded:2002
HQ:Hawthorne, California
Employee Count:13,000+
Ownership:Private

Mission Statement

The undisputed leader in reusable rockets (Falcon 9, Starship), satellite internet (Starlink constellation for global connectivity), and human spaceflight (Crew Dragon for NASA and private missions). Ultimate mission: Make humanity multiplanetary by establishing a self-sustaining settlement on Mars and beyond.

🚀 Vehicles & Rockets

Rockets and spacecraft developed and launched by SpaceX

Falcon 9

Falcon 9 is a two-stage reusable rocket designed and manufactured by SpaceX. It is the first orbital class rocket capable of reflight, revolutionizing space launch economics.

Payload (LEO)
22,800 kg (50,300 lbs)
Payload (GTO)
8,300 kg (18,300 lbs)
Height
70 m (229.6 ft)
Diameter
3.7 m (12 ft)
Mass
549,054 kg (1,210,457 lbs)
Stages
2
Status
Active
First Flight
June 4, 2010
Reusability
First stage reusable, fairing recovery
Engines
9 × Merlin 1D (first stage), 1 × Merlin Vacuum (second stage)

Falcon 9 Block 5

No detailed specifications available

Falcon Heavy

Falcon Heavy is a partially reusable heavy-lift launch vehicle consisting of three Falcon 9 first-stage cores. It is one of the most powerful operational rockets in the world.

Payload (LEO)
63,800 kg (140,700 lbs)
Payload (GTO)
26,700 kg (58,900 lbs)
Height
70 m (229.6 ft)
Diameter
12.2 m (40 ft) including boosters
Stages
2
Status
Active
First Flight
February 6, 2018
Reusability
All three first stages reusable
Engines
27 × Merlin 1D (first stage), 1 × Merlin Vacuum (second stage)

Starship

Starship is SpaceX's fully reusable super heavy-lift launch vehicle designed for missions to Earth orbit, the Moon, Mars, and beyond. It consists of the Starship spacecraft and Super Heavy booster.

Payload (LEO)
100,000+ kg (220,000+ lbs)
Height
121 m (397 ft)
Diameter
9 m (30 ft)
Stages
2
Status
In Development/Testing
First Flight
April 20, 2023
Reusability
Fully reusable
Engines
33 × Raptor 2 (Super Heavy), 6 × Raptor Vacuum (Starship)

Starship Prototype

No detailed specifications available

📰 Latest News & Articles

Starlink Satellite Map

Interactive 3D visualization of all Starlink satellites orbiting Earth. Explore the positions of over 10,000 Starlink satellites that provide global internet coverage.

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Key Statistics

  • • Over 10,500 satellites launched
  • • ~9,000+ operational satellites
  • • Orbital altitude: 340-550 km
  • • Inclination: ~53 degrees

Coverage

  • • 125+ countries with service
  • • Near-global coverage achieved
  • • Low latency: <50ms
  • • High-speed broadband access

Note: Satellite positions are approximate and updated periodically. For real-time tracking, visit satellitemap.space

Frequently Asked Questions About SpaceX

What is SpaceX’s primary launch vehicle?

SpaceX primarily operates the Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy reusable launch vehicles, alongside the Starship super-heavy lift system currently in development and flight testing.

Where does SpaceX launch rockets from?

SpaceX operates active launch pads at SLC-40 at Cape Canaveral and LC-39A at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, SLC-4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, and Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas.

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What is the success rate of SpaceX Falcon 9?

Based on 496 Falcon 9 launches with a recorded outcome in the Space Launch Index database, 495 were completed successfully, for a mission success rate of 99.8%.

How much does a SpaceX Falcon 9 launch cost?

A dedicated Falcon 9 commercial launch starts at approximately $67 million, while smallsat rideshare missions through SpaceX Transporter start at roughly $300,000 for payloads up to 50 kg. Pricing and mission terms can change.

When is the next SpaceX launch scheduled?

There is no upcoming SpaceX launch currently listed in the Space Launch Index database.

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What is the payload capacity of SpaceX's Falcon 9?

Falcon 9 is listed with a payload capacity of 22,800 kg (50,300 lbs) to low Earth orbit. Actual capacity depends on the mission profile, orbit, and launch configuration.

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No upcoming launches scheduled for SpaceX.