This info-graphic shows the family of SpaceX rockets.

SpaceX, the aerospace manufacturer and space transportation company founded by Elon Musk, has developed a family of rockets designed for various purposes, including launching satellites, resupplying the International Space Station (ISS), and enabling human space exploration. Here are the key rockets in SpaceX’s family:

1. Falcon 1 (Retired):
   • Falcon 1 was SpaceX’s first orbital rocket, designed for launching small payloads into space.
   • It completed its maiden flight in 2006 and had five launches in total before being retired in 2009.
2. Falcon 9:
   • Falcon 9 is SpaceX’s workhorse rocket, designed to launch payloads into orbit and complete missions such as cargo resupply to the ISS and launching satellites.
   • It features a two-stage design with reusable components. The first stage can be recovered and reused for multiple flights.
   • Falcon 9 has been used for numerous successful missions and has become a reliable launch vehicle for various customers.
3. Falcon Heavy:
   • Falcon Heavy is a heavy-lift rocket that made its debut in 2018.
   • It is essentially three Falcon 9 first stages strapped together, making it one of the most powerful operational rockets in the world.
   • Falcon Heavy is capable of carrying larger payloads into orbit and has been used for missions requiring heavy lift capacity.
4. Starship (In Development):
   • Starship is SpaceX’s ambitious next-generation fully reusable spacecraft and rocket system.
   • It is designed for a wide range of missions, including lunar and Mars exploration, interplanetary travel, satellite deployment, and more.
   • Starship is planned to have both crewed and uncrewed versions and is intended to replace SpaceX’s current rocket lineup for most missions.
5. Starship Super Heavy (In Development):
   • Super Heavy is the first stage of the Starship launch system.
   • It is designed to provide the initial thrust needed to lift the fully loaded Starship spacecraft into orbit.
   • Like Starship, Super Heavy is intended to be fully reusable.
6. BFR (Big Falcon Rocket) – Former Name (Now Part of Starship):
   • Previously known as BFR, this rocket system was envisioned as a massive fully reusable spacecraft and rocket for missions to Mars and beyond.
   • BFR has been renamed and incorporated into the Starship program.

SpaceX’s family of rockets represents a progression from early development with the Falcon 1 to the highly versatile Falcon 9, the heavy-lift capabilities of Falcon Heavy, and the future interplanetary ambitions of Starship. The company’s focus on reusability and cost reduction has been a key factor in its success and its ability to push the boundaries of space exploration.