evidence: Falcon 9 is a two-stage, liquid oxygen and RP-1 (kerosene) powered rocket manufactured by Space Exploration Technologies Corporation (SpaceX). The Falcon 9 first stage is powered by nine Merlin engines, each capable of producing an initial thrust of 125,000 pounds. This combination provided a total liftoff thrust of about 1.1 million pounds. The Falcon 9 second stage is powered by a single Merlin engine, capable of producing an initial thrust of 125,000 pounds. The Falcon 9 as introduced was capable of carrying a 23,050-pound payload to Low-Earth Orbit, or a 10,000-pound payload to Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit. Of particular importance to NASA is the SpaceX-designed and built Dragon and Crew Dragon space capsules, which are intended to carry supplies and astronauts to the International Space Station.