SpaceX SpaceX COTS Demo Flight 2 Falcon 9 v1.0
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About the SpaceX COTS Demo Flight 2 Mission
| Type | Resupply |
|---|---|
| Orbit | Low Earth Orbit |
| Launch Cost | $59,000,000 |
SpaceX COTS Demo Flight 2 (COTS 2), was the second test-flight for SpaceX's uncrewed Dragon cargo spacecraft, launched on the third flight of the company's two-stage Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The flight was performed under a funded agreement from NASA as the second Dragon demonstration mission in the Commercial Orbital Transportation Services (COTS) program. The purpose of the COTS program is to develop and demonstrate commercial sources for cargo re-supply of the International Space Station (ISS). The Dragon C2+ spacecraft was the first American vehicle to visit the ISS since the end of the Space Shuttle program. It was also the first commercial spacecraft to rendezvous and berth with another spacecraft.
Launch Pad & Location
Space Launch Complex 40
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
| Launches | 402 |
|---|---|
| Orbital Launch Attempts | 402 |
| Total Launches | 1130 |
Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS) is an installation of the United States Space Force's Space Launch Delta 45, located on Cape Canaveral in Brevard County, Florida.
SpaceX Falcon 9 v1.0 Rocket
The Falcon 9 v1.0 first stage was used on the first five Falcon 9 launches, and powered by nine SpaceX Merlin 1C rocket engines arranged in a 3x3 pattern.
| Length | 47.8 m |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 3.7 m |
| Stages | 2 |
| Launch Mass | 318.0 T |
| Takeoff Thrust | 3,807.0 kN |
| Apogee | 200.0 km |
| LEO Capacity | 9,300 kg |
| GTO Capacity | 3,400 kg |
| Launch Cost | $59,000,000 |
| Maiden Flight | 6/4/2010 |
Mission Spacecraft
Dragon C102
Dragon C102 (C102) was the spacecraft used for this mission. It is a SpaceX Capsule designed for ISS Logistics and traveled to International Space Station.
First Dragon mission with complete spacecraft, first rendezvous mission, first berthing with ISS. After recovery, the capsule was put on display at Kennedy Space Center. The Dragon spacecraft consists of a nose-cone cap, a conventional blunt-cone ballistic capsule, and an unpressurized cargo-carrier trunk equipped with two solar arrays. Dragon was launched into orbit by the company's Falcon 9 launch vehicle to resupply the International Space Station (ISS). One week free flight, up to two years while berthed to the International Space Station.
| Type | Capsule |
|---|---|
| Agency | SpaceX |
| Serial Number | C102 |
| Status | Retired |
| Destination | International Space Station |
| Maiden Flight | 12/8/2010 |
| Mission End | 5/31/2012 |
| Flights | 1 |
| Human Rated | No |
| Height | 6.1 m |
| Diameter | 3.7 m |
| Payload Capacity | 6,000 kg |
Booster Landing & Recovery
Core B0005
| Serial Number | B0005 |
|---|---|
| Last Flight | 05/22/2012 |
B0005 was expended after its first flight.
Atlantic Ocean - ATL
Atlantic Ocean
Expended - EXP
Vehicle did not perform any landing operations after launch
Track the booster recovery and droneship return to port (opens in a new tab)
About SpaceX
Space Exploration Technologies Corp., known as SpaceX, is an American aerospace manufacturer and space transport services company headquartered in Hawthorne, California. It was founded in 2002 by entrepreneur Elon Musk with the goal of reducing space transportation costs and enabling the colonization of Mars. SpaceX operates from many pads, on the East Coast of the US they operate from SLC-40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and historic LC-39A at Kennedy Space Center. They also operate from SLC-4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, usually for polar launches. Another launch site is being developed at Boca Chica, Texas.
| Total Launches | 735 |
|---|---|
| Successful | 720 |
| Failed | 15 |
| Pending | 131 |
| Consecutive Success | 220 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the SpaceX Falcon 9 SpaceX COTS Demo Flight 2 launch scheduled?
The SpaceX Falcon 9 SpaceX COTS Demo Flight 2 launch was scheduled for:
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Where can I watch the SpaceX Falcon 9 SpaceX COTS Demo Flight 2 launch video?
You can watch the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch video on this page. The official video includes full mission coverage with multiple camera angles, onboard views, and expert commentary covering pre-launch procedures, liftoff, stage separation, and payload deployment.
Where did the SpaceX Falcon 9 SpaceX COTS Demo Flight 2 mission launch from?
The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA. Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS) is an installation of the United States Space Force's Space Launch Delta 45, located on Cape Canaveral in Brevard County, Florida.
What rocket was used for the SpaceX COTS Demo Flight 2 mission?
The SpaceX COTS Demo Flight 2 mission launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. The Falcon 9 v1.0 first stage was used on the first five Falcon 9 launches, and powered by nine SpaceX Merlin 1C rocket engines arranged in a 3x3 pattern. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
Did the SpaceX Falcon 9 booster for SpaceX COTS Demo Flight 2 attempt a landing?
Yes, the Falcon 9 first stage booster attempted a Expended at a designated landing zone. Booster recovery allows SpaceX to reuse rocket components, significantly reducing launch costs. Learn more about the landing details.
What weather conditions could have delayed the SpaceX Falcon 9 SpaceX COTS Demo Flight 2 launch?
The SpaceX Falcon 9 SpaceX COTS Demo Flight 2 launch could have been delayed by various weather conditions including lightning within 10 nautical miles, high winds (especially upper-level winds), thick cloud layers, precipitation, and poor visibility. Weather must be favorable at the launch site, downrange landing zones, and abort landing sites.
How can I get updates if the SpaceX Falcon 9 SpaceX COTS Demo Flight 2 launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest SpaceX Falcon 9 launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the SpaceX COTS Demo Flight 2 mission. You can also check our space launch schedule for historical launch information. Our mobile app provides push notifications for instant alerts about launch status changes. Official SpaceX live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.
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