The SpaceX capsule called "Dragon", made itself the first privately owned commercial space vehicle to visit the International Space Station, and to return safely to the Earth's Surface. The Dragon was lifted up into orbit by the SpaceX reusable medium lift vehicle, known as the Falcon 9. It is part of the family known as the "Falcon" rockets, made by SpaceX. The Falcon 9 get's its name from the nine powerful engines that boost it up. The Dragon was powered by several Draco thrusters, to help it on its way to the ISS. When it reached the ISS, the arm went out, to grab it, and take it to the docking door. After unloading the supplies, the astronauts on the station sent the Dragon back down, to splash into the Pacific Ocean, completing the first commercial flight to the International Space Station.
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| The SpaceX Falcon9 rocket being freighted to the launch site. |
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