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Falcon Heavy

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Three Falcon 9 cores strapped together. Most powerful operational rocket until Starship. Used for NASA Lunar Gateway and heavy DoD missions.

Specifications

Height
70 m
Diameter
12.2 m
Payload to LEO
63.8 t
Payload to GTO
26.7 t
Thrust at liftoff
22,819 kN
Stages
2
Reusable
Yes
First flight
2018
Propellant
Kerosene/LOX

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.