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Cargo Dragon 2

Cargo Dragon 2 is SpaceX's uncrewed Dragon 2 variant for International Space Station logistics. Introduced on CRS-21, it docks autonomously, carries pressurized and external cargo, returns research and hardware to Earth, and reuses the recoverable capsule. Three capsules—C208, C209, and C211—have supported every Cargo Dragon 2 mission through CRS-34.

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Aliases
Cargo DragonDragon 2 cargo spacecraftupgraded Cargo Dragon
Family Name
Dragon 2
Full Name
Cargo Dragon 2
Reusability
partially_reusable
Slug
cargo-dragon-2
Status
active
Type
spacecraft
Variant Name
Cargo

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Description
Cargo Dragon 2 is SpaceX's uncrewed Dragon 2 variant for International Space Station logistics. Introduced on CRS-21, it docks autonomously, carries pressurized and external cargo, returns research and hardware to Earth, and reuses the recoverable capsule. Three capsules—C208, C209, and C211—have supported every Cargo Dragon 2 mission through CRS-34.
Engines
  • Count
    16
    Name
    Draco
    Placement
    other
First Flight Year
2,020
Manufacturer Id
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Operator Id
jd7ce2bqftfeecsmsam5yhj86d7kqbmw
Parent Vehicle Family Id
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Creation Time
7/13/2026, 7:58:22 AM
Updated Time
7/14/2026, 4:39:43 PM