Crew Dragon spacecraft
Crew Dragon spacecraft is a reusable capsule developed by SpaceX to transport astronauts to and from low Earth orbit.
Also known as: Crew Dragon, Dragon 2 crew spacecraft
How big is it?
8.1 m · capsule and trunk height
Also 26.57 ft
Capsule and trunk height · representative specification
Typical recorded range: 8 m to 8.2 m.
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Crew Dragon spacecraft vs Squash court: length comparison
The length of a squash court is about 1.2 times the capsule and trunk height of a Crew Dragon spacecraft.
Crew Dragon spacecraft is a reusable capsule developed by SpaceX to transport astronauts to and from low Earth orbit.
A squash court is an enclosed room with four walls used for playing the sport of squash.
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Crew Dragon spacecraft
Capsule and trunk height: 8.1 m; representative specification; range 8 m–8.2 m.
A representative Crew Dragon capsule-and-trunk stack about 8.1 m high and 12.5 t at launch. Mission configuration changes mass.
The marked capsule and trunk height is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
Squash court
Length: 9.75 m; standard.
9.75 × 6.4 m playing surface. Excludes surrounding space.
WA Government — squash dimensions
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Why we use 8.1 m
We compare the capsule and trunk height of a Crew Dragon spacecraft. This is a representative comparison value; individual specimens or conditions can vary. The recorded range is 8 m to 8.2 m.
A representative Crew Dragon capsule-and-trunk stack about 8.1 m high and 12.5 t at launch. Mission configuration changes mass.
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Recorded properties
Dimensions and measurements
| Property | Selected value | Recorded range | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8.1 m | 8 m to 8.2 m | representative specification | |
| 12.5 t | 12 t to 13 t | representative specification |
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