The Rockets and Spaceships of SpaceX (Photos)

SpaceX Dragon Leaves Space Station

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The private Dragon capsule built by SpaceX is seen at the end of the International Space Station's robotic arm during its undocking on Oct. 28, 2012, in this camera view. The Dragon capsule made the first commercial cargo delivery to the space station for NASA.

Elon Musk and Cheering SpaceX Employees

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SpaceX founder Elon Musk stands before cheering SpaceX employees at their Los Angeles facility following the successful launch of their Falcon 9 rocket on May 22, 2012.

SpaceX's Falcon 9 Heavy Rocket Art

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An artist's illustration of a SpaceX Falcon 9 Heavy rocket launching into space.

Falcon Heavy Rocket

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Illustration of SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket, which the company says will be the most capable rocket operating today.

SpaceX's Falcon 9 Heavy Rocket Explained

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This SpaceX fact sheet points out the major differences between the company's Falcon 9 rocket and its planned Falcon 9 Heavy booster.

Falcon 1 at Sunrise

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SpaceX's Falcon 1 rocket is being readied for a second test launch in January 2007.

SpaceX's Falcon 1

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SpaceX's Falcon 1 Flight 4 on the launch pad at Omelek Island in the Kwajalein Atoll of the Marshall Islands on Sept. 19, 2008.

SpaceX Successfully Launches Falcon 1 Rocket Into Orbit

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SpaceX's fourth Falcon 1 rocket successfully launches into orbit from the Kwajalein Atoll on the Pacific Ocean late Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008.

SpaceX's Dragon Test Article

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The Dragon test article is displayed at SpaceX Headquarters. It will be used for upcoming testing.

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