Falcon 9 first stage

Overview

The reusable Falcon 9 first stage, powered by nine Merlin 1D engines and recovered by propulsive landing on a droneship or landing pad.

Components & hardware

Knowledge connections

• Stage ofFalcon 9
• Powered byMerlin 1D
• Uses propellantRP-1 / LOX
• Associated withRocket Staging

Sources

The primary and reference sources this topic draws on.

• SpaceXSpace Exploration Technologies Corp.

  Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, Starship, and the Merlin/Raptor engines — manufacturer specifications and launch data.