HEIGHT | 8.1 m / 26.7 ft |
DIAMETER | 4 m / 13 ft |
CAPSULE VOLUME | 9.3 m³ / 328 ft³ |
TRUNK VOLUME | 37 m³ / 1300 ft³ |
LAUNCH PAYLOAD MASS | 6,000 kg / 13,228 lbs |
RETURN PAYLOAD MASS | 3,000 kg / 6,614 lbs |
The Dragon capsule, also known as the pressurized section, allows for the transport of people as well as environmentally sensitive cargo. Dragon is equipped with Draco thrusters that allow Dragon to maneuver while on orbit and 8 SuperDracos that power the spacecraft’s launch escape system.
VOLUME | 9.3 m³ / 328 ft³ |
Dragon’s trunk not only carries unpressurized cargo but also supports the spacecraft during ascent. One half of the trunk is covered in solar panels that provide power to Dragon during flight and while on-station. The trunk remains attached to Dragon until shortly before reentry into Earth’s atmosphere.
VOLUME | 37 m³ / 1300 ft³ |