Falcon 9
Falcon 9 is a two-stage orbital rocket developed by SpaceX for launching satellites and crewed missions.
Also known as: Falcon 9 launch vehicle, SpaceX Falcon 9
How big is it?
70 m tall
Overall launch-vehicle height · specified
A little perspective
About 2.9 times the height of Airbus A380.
Airbus A380: The Airbus A380 is a double-deck, wide-body passenger aeroplane built for long-haul flights.
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Falcon 9
SpaceX lists Falcon 9 as 70 m high, 3.7 m in diameter and approximately 549 t at launch. Configuration and payload alter liftoff mass; the complete stacked vehicle defines height.
The marked overall launch-vehicle height is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
Airbus A380
72.7 m overall length. Mass is the 575 tonne maximum-takeoff variant, not empty or everyday flying mass.
Airbus — A380 facts and figures
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Why we use 70 m
For comparison, this page uses overall launch-vehicle height. The record labels this value specified, so the stated convention rather than an inferred average controls the comparison.
SpaceX lists Falcon 9 as 70 m high, 3.7 m in diameter and approximately 549 t at launch. Configuration and payload alter liftoff mass; the complete stacked vehicle defines height.
The marked vertical span follows the named feature; transparent margins and unmeasured details do not alter it. How calibrated comparisons work →
Recorded properties
Falcon 9 dimensions and measurements
| Property | Selected value | Recorded range | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70 m | Not recorded | specified | |
| 549.1 t | 540 t to 560 t | specified |
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- SpaceX — Falcon 9Published overall height, diameter, mass and launch-vehicle configuration.
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