Falcon Heavy
SpaceX · operator profile
Three Falcon 9 cores strapped together. Most powerful operational rocket until Starship. Used for NASA Lunar Gateway and heavy DoD missions.
Specifications
Frequently asked about Falcon Heavy
- When did Falcon Heavy first fly?
- Falcon Heavy had its first flight in 2018, operated by SpaceX. Current status: active.
- What's the payload capacity of Falcon Heavy?
- Falcon Heavy can lift up to 63.8 tonnes to Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and 26.7 tonnes to Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO).
- How tall is Falcon Heavy?
- Falcon Heavy stands 70 metres tall with a diameter of 12.2 metres. Total thrust at liftoff: 22,819 kN across 2 stages.
- Is Falcon Heavy reusable?
- Yes, Falcon Heavy is a partially or fully reusable launch vehicle.
