Dragon

Dragon is a free-flying spacecraft designed to deliver both cargo and people to orbiting destinations. It is the only spacecraft currently flying that is capable of returning significant amounts of cargo to Earth. Currently Dragon carries cargo to space, but it was designed from the beginning to carry humans. The first demonstration flight under NASA’s commercial Crew Program launched on March 2,2019 at 2:49a.m ET. The Dragon spacecraft successfully docked with the space station ahead of schedule at 6:02a.m, ET on March 3, 2019, becoming the first American spacecraft in history to autonomously dock with the International Space Station.

DRAGON MILESTONES:

NASA ASTRONAUTS: NASA announces first astronauts flying on board Crew Dragon.

FIRST DRAGON REFLIGHT: First reflight of the Dragon spacecraft.

PAD ABORT: Successful test of Dragon's launch escape system.

Falcon 9

Falcon 9 is a two stage rocket designed and manufactured by SpaceX for the reliable and safe transport of satellites and the Dragon spacecraft into orbit. Falcon 9 is the first orbital class rocket capable of reflight. SpaceX believes rocket reusability is the key break through needed to reduce the cost of access to space and enable people to live on other planets.
Falcon 9 was designed from the ground up for maximum reliability. Falcon 9’s simple two- stage configuration minimizes the number of separation events—and with nine first-stage engines, it can safety complete its mission even in the event of an engine shutdown.
Falcon 9 made history in 2012 when it delivered Dragon into the correct orbit for rendezvous with the International Space Station, making SpaceX the first commercial company ever to visit the station. Since then Falcon 9 has made numerous trips to space, delivering satellites to orbit as well as delivering and returning cargo from the space station for NASA. Falcon 9, along with Dragon spacecraft, was designed from the outset to deliver humans into space and under an agreement with NASA, SpaceX is actively working toward this goal.

FALCON 9 MILESTONES:

DRONESHIP LANDING: First successful landing of Falcon 9 first stage on droneship.

SPACE STATION RESUPPLY: Dragon returns to the Space Station delivering supplies for the crew.

THE FALCON HAS LANDED: First successful landing of Falcon 9 first stage on land.