SpaceX itself was founded in 2002 by South African internet entrepreneur, Elon Musk. Reportedly, since SpaceX stand, the company had spent about $ 600 million for the development of Dragon spacecraft and Falcon rockets.
SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket made by a high about 55 meters (180 feet) and width of 3.6 meters (12 feet).
Meanwhile, the Dragon spacecraft consists of the capsule and place the goods (trunk), the total length of about 6 meters (20 feet) and maximum width of the cabin interior about 3 meters (10 feet).
At the top there is the Dragon capsule cover (nose cap), which will be released after Dragon left the earth's atmosphere.
Dragon capsule is designed to be able to load the cargo and crew numbered up to seven astronauts.
Section 7 capsule can have a volume of cubic meters. Its exterior is equipped with the Thruster to maneuver.
While part of the goods (trunk) which is located below the capsule, can carry additional cargo cubic with a volume of up to 14 cubic meters. On the outside of the trunk, there are two solar panels that will supply energy for this spacecraft.
according to Space.com, this space capsule named Dragon according to the title of a song 'Puff the Magic Dragon' sung by the music group Peter, Paul and Mary.
Because, at that time many critics who assess the SpaceX project is something that is not possible. The rocket made by SpaceX, Falcon named according to the spacecraft's fictional character of Hans Solo in the movie "Star Wars".
NASA will use the Dragon spacecraft to transport their cargo load to the International Space Station. SpaceX has scheduled flights to fly at least 12 missions to supply the needs of NASA to the space station until the year 2016.
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