Falcon 9 Block 5

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Falcon 9 Block 5 is a partially reusable, human-rated, two-stage-to-orbit, medium-lift launch vehicle designed and manufactured in the United States by SpaceX. It is the fifth major version of the Falcon 9 family and the third version of the Falcon 9 Full Thrust. It is powered by Merlin 1D engines burning rocket-grade kerosene (RP-1) and liquid oxygen (LOX).

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with the company`s Crew Dragon spacecraft onboard is seen on the launch pad at Launch Complex 39A as preparations continue for the Crew-5 mission, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022.A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with the company's Crew Dragon spacecraft onboard is seen on the launch pad at Launch Complex 39A as preparations continue for the Crew-5 mission, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022.
SpaceX Crew-2 Rollout (NHQ202104160017)SpaceX Crew-2 Rollout (NHQ202104160017)
A Falcon 9 rocket launches from LC-39A at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Fla., Feb. 3, 2022.A Falcon 9 rocket launches from LC-39A at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Fla., Feb. 3, 2022.
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with the company`s Crew Dragon spacecraft onboard is seen as it is rolled out to the launch pad at Launch Complex 39A as preparations continue for the Crew-5 mission, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022.A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with the company's Crew Dragon spacecraft onboard is seen as it is rolled out to the launch pad at Launch Complex 39A as preparations continue for the Crew-5 mission, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022.
A Falcon 9 rocket launches from LC-39A at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Fla., Feb. 3, 2022.A Falcon 9 rocket launches from LC-39A at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Fla., Feb. 3, 2022.
Falcon 9 takes off during the Sentinel-6 mission.Falcon 9 takes off during the Sentinel-6 mission.
Falcon 9 takes off during the Sentinel-6 mission.Falcon 9 takes off during the Sentinel-6 mission.
Landing of the Falcon 9 first stage during the Sentinel-6 mission.Landing of the Falcon 9 first stage during the Sentinel-6 mission.
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with the company`s Dragon spacecraft on top is seen at sunrise on the launch pad at Launch Complex 39A following a brief static fire test ahead of the Crew-6 mission, Friday, Feb. 24, 2023.A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with the company's Dragon spacecraft on top is seen at sunrise on the launch pad at Launch Complex 39A following a brief static fire test ahead of the Crew-6 mission, Friday, Feb. 24, 2023.