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Robot model

Dragon 2

spaceproductionby SpaceX

Capsule (Crew + Cargo Dragon 2) performing fully autonomous rendezvous and docking with the ISS using lidar, cameras and thermal sensors.

Manufacturer
SpaceX
Form factor
space
Maturity
production
Lifecycle
active
Deployments
1

The verified answer

As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Dragon 2, a space by SpaceX (production): 1 verified deployment on record. 3 sources back the record.

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Key facts

Autonomy level

fully autonomous ISS rendezvous + docking

Sensor suite

lidar, cameras and thermal sensors

Role

crew/cargo capsule

Specs

Role

crew/cargo capsule

Autonomy

fully autonomous ISS rendezvous + docking

Weight kg

9600

Payload kg

6000

Data & sources

Press releases

1

Web sources

2

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Autonomy: verified vs claimed

What it actually does
Autonomous

Pricing

No verified price is on record for Dragon 2. Physical-AI systems are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price.

Deployments (1)

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Dragon 2 on the deployment map

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Recent activity

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Deployment-verified media (1)

PRIMARY SOURCE
Courtesy of SpaceX

SpaceX's official video of its Crew Dragon (Dragon 2) Demo-2 mission, the first crewed Dragon flight (2020). Dragon 2 docks autonomously with the International Space Station and is operating with a long record of successful flights.

From deployment: International Space Station

Safety record

No incidents on record for Dragon 2.

Only active incidents are counted. Retracted incidents are excluded from this summary but remain reachable at their canonical URLs.

Sources (3)

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SpaceX_Dragon_2
  2. https://www.spacex.com/vehicles/dragon/
  3. https://www.spacex.com/vehicles/dragon

Common questions

What is Dragon 2?
Capsule (Crew + Cargo Dragon 2) performing fully autonomous rendezvous and docking with the ISS using lidar, cameras and thermal sensors.
How much does Dragon 2 cost?
Dragon 2's price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for Dragon 2 from SpaceX. Physical-AI systems like this are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price; check the manufacturer for the latest.
Is Dragon 2 actually deployed in the real world?
Yes. Dragon 2 is independently verified in real-world operation on the DEPLOY registry, confirmed at named deployment sites with primary sources: not a concept, render, or demo-only.
What are the specs of Dragon 2?
Dragon 2's recorded specifications on the DEPLOY registry: Weight: 9600 kg; Payload: 6000 kg. See the Specs section for the full sourced set.
Who makes Dragon 2?
Dragon 2 is made by SpaceX, based in Hawthorne, California, USA, founded in 2002.
Where is Dragon 2 deployed?
1 verified deployment of Dragon 2 is on the DEPLOY registry, including at International Space Station.
Can you buy Dragon 2?
Dragon 2 is in commercial deployment and is sold to operators; contact the manufacturer to buy, and see the pricing section for any recorded price.
What are alternatives to Dragon 2?
On the DEPLOY registry, comparable space robots to Dragon 2 include Chang'e Lander, Mira, W-Series Capsule, spacevan.
How does Dragon 2 compare to Chang'e Lander?
Dragon 2 and Chang'e Lander (China National Space Administration · 4 deployments) are both space robots on the DEPLOY registry. Dragon 2 has 1 verified deployment on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.
Is Dragon 2 a top space?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, Dragon 2 ranks in roughly the top 18% of space models tracked by the registry.
What is Dragon 2's maturity stage?
Dragon 2 is at the production stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Production stage means high-volume manufacture and commercial-scale deployments are sustained.
Is Dragon 2 safe?
Dragon 2 has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.
What is the SpaceX Dragon 2 spacecraft?
The SpaceX Dragon 2 (Crew Dragon) transports crews to and from the ISS under NASA's Commercial Crew Program, replacing the Space Shuttle. The trunk carries unpressurized cargo and supports the spacecraft during ascent. Can also carry commercial astronauts to Earth orbit.
Methodology: Verified · 3 sources (1 primary) · last reviewed 2026-07-22

Verification posture

Verified

High confidence

Review state

Stable

Last reviewed 2026-07-22

Maturity + lifecycle

Maturity stage: production

Lifecycle: active

Architectural position

Cohort: space

Sources by quality tier

1
knowledge-base
Knowledge base
1
unclassified
Unclassified source
1
primary-company-ir
Company IR disclosure

The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.

Methodology surface for Dragon 2.

Recent coverage

Dragon 2 in third-party press