Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX) is introducing a new commercial product called DragonLab, a free-flying, reusable spacecraft capable of hosting pressurized and unpressurised payloads to and from space. DragonLab will launch to orbit aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 launch vehicle. DragonLab provides a platform for in-space experimentation, including recovery of pressurised and some unpressurised payloads, as well as deployment of small spacecraft. As a complete system, DragonLab provides for all aspects of operation: propulsion, power, thermal control, environmental control, avionics, communications, thermal protection, flight software, guidance, navigation and control, entry, descent and landing and recovery. SpaceX will host a DragonLab Users Workshop on November 6, 2008. This workshop will be an opportunity for potential customers to fully explore DragonLab's capabilities, as well as present customer-specific interests and requirements. The workshop agenda includes an overview of the Dragon spacecraft, concept of operations, payload accommodations and cost parameters.
