Dragon 2

[production]

space · food-service · 1 deployments in catalog

Manufacturer

SpaceX

Form Factor

space

Lifecycle

production

Operational Reality

Autonomous

Deployments

1

Target Price

Custom Quote

  • PRODUCTION

Description

Capsule (Crew + Cargo Dragon 2) performing fully autonomous rendezvous and docking with the ISS using lidar, cameras and thermal sensors.

Key facts & specs

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website
https://www.spacex.com/vehicles/dragon/
maturity
production
lifecycle
active
form factor
space
manufacturer
SpaceX
deployments count
1
Maturity stage
production
Role
crew/cargo capsule
Autonomy
fully autonomous ISS rendezvous + docking
Weight kg
9600
Payload kg
6000
Autonomy level
fully autonomous ISS rendezvous + docking
Sensor suite
lidar, cameras and thermal sensors

Autonomy: verified vs claimed

Audited Operational Reality

Autonomous

Independent audit: evaluates human teleoperation reliance, VR assistance, and vendor autonomy bounds.

Manufacturer Claim
Autonomous robotics system.

Safety record

Safety Status
Zero incidents on record

No incidents on record for Dragon 2.

Risk Metrics
Incidents: 0
Recalls: 0

FAQ

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What is Dragon 2?

Capsule (Crew + Cargo Dragon 2) performing fully autonomous rendezvous and docking with the ISS using lidar, cameras and thermal sensors.

Is Dragon 2 actually deployed in the real world?

Yes. Dragon 2 is independently verified in real-world operation on the DEPLOY registry, confirmed at named deployment sites with primary sources: not a concept, render, or demo-only.

What are the specs of Dragon 2?

Dragon 2's recorded specifications on the DEPLOY registry: Weight: 9600 kg; Payload: 6000 kg. See the Specs section for the full sourced set.

Who makes Dragon 2?

Dragon 2 is made by SpaceX, based in Hawthorne, California, USA, founded in 2002.

Where is Dragon 2 deployed?

1 verified deployment of Dragon 2 is on the DEPLOY registry, including at International Space Station.

Can you buy Dragon 2?

Dragon 2 is in commercial deployment and is sold to operators; contact the manufacturer to buy, and see the pricing section for any recorded price.

What are alternatives to Dragon 2?

On the DEPLOY registry, comparable space robots to Dragon 2 include Chang'e Lander, Mira, W-Series Capsule, spacevan.

How does Dragon 2 compare to Chang'e Lander?

Dragon 2 and Chang'e Lander (China National Space Administration · 4 deployments) are both space robots on the DEPLOY registry. Dragon 2 has 1 verified deployment on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.

Is Dragon 2 a top space?

On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, Dragon 2 ranks in roughly the top 18% of space models tracked by the registry.

What is Dragon 2's maturity stage?

Dragon 2 is at the production stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Production stage means high-volume manufacture and commercial-scale deployments are sustained.

Is Dragon 2 safe?

Dragon 2 has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.

What is the SpaceX Dragon 2 spacecraft?

The SpaceX Dragon 2 (Crew Dragon) transports crews to and from the ISS under NASA's Commercial Crew Program, replacing the Space Shuttle. The trunk carries unpressurized cargo and supports the spacecraft during ascent. Can also carry commercial astronauts to Earth orbit.

Deployments

1 entry

Sectors & applications

1 entry