Dragon spacecraft can carry up to seven passengers in crew configuration. SpaceX also claims fully autonomous rendezvous and docking capabilities for the Dragon spacecraft. Falcon 9 is a two-stage launch vehicle powered by liquid oxygen and rocket grade kerosene. Nine Merlin engines power the first stage of the launcher. The second stage of the Falcon 9 launcher is powered by one Merlin engine.
For more information about SpaceX and the Dragon/Falcon 9 launch system, you can visit the SpaceX website.
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