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Dragon C1 (COTS 1)
First private spacecraft to be recovered from orbit.
Mission Overview
This test flight for NASA's COTS program demonstrated the Dragon capsule's ability to orbit, maneuver, and survive re-entry into the Pacific Ocean.
Learning from History
"SpaceX became the first private company to successfully recover a spacecraft from orbit, a feat previously done only by nations."
Mission Specs
| Year | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Country | USA |
| Type | Test / Capsule |
| Destination | Low Earth Orbit |
| Status | Success |
| Rocket | Merlin 1C / Draco |