Falcon Heavy
vehicle ActiveSpaceX heavy-lift derivative — three Falcon 9 cores.
Falcon Heavy is a powerful launch vehicle capable of carrying cargo into Earth orbit and beyond. It features a central core and two Falcon 9 boosters, producing 5.13 million pounds of thrust, making it the second most powerful rocket ever built. Since its first launch in February 2018, Falcon Heavy has completed 11 missions, showcasing its partial reusability and advanced design.
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NASA reveals its Roman Space Telescope today: How to watch live, and what's next for the next-generation observatory
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is set for unveiling on April 21, 2026, at 4 p.m. EDT. The telescope, costing over $4 billion, aims to survey the universe with a field of view 100 times larger than Hubble. It will launch aboard SpaceX's Falcon Heavy between autumn 2026 and May 2027, following prelaunch testing at Goddard.
SpaceX Won A Mars Mission That Might Get Cancelled
NASA selected SpaceX's Falcon Heavy to potentially launch the Rosalind Franklin rover to Mars by late 2028 for a reported $175.7M. However, the White House's FY2027 budget proposal suggests canceling NASA's participation in the mission, putting its future in jeopardy. This marks NASA's second attempt at an ExoMars partnership after previous cancellations due to budget constraints.
This life-hunting rover may be SpaceX's 1st-ever Mars launch
SpaceX has secured its first Mars launch with NASA selecting its Falcon Heavy rocket to deploy the Rosalind Franklin rover in late 2028. This mission, part of the ExoMars program, aims to search for signs of life on Mars. NASA will provide crucial support, including a propulsion system and specialized instruments for the rover's scientific objectives.
April 17, 2026 Quick space links
NASA has approved the provision of rocket, landing engines, and radioisotope heater units for Europe's Mars Franklin rover, selecting a Falcon Heavy for its 2028 launch. Originally, Russia was to supply the lander, but was removed from the project following its 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Airbus and Sener now hold contracts for its development.
ESA’s Mars Rover to Launch Aboard SpaceX Falcon Heavy in 2028
NASA has selected a SpaceX Falcon Heavy to launch the Rosalind Franklin Mars rover for the European Space Agency no earlier than late 2028. This decision follows a partnership agreement from May 2024, with ESA independently developing the mission after cutting ties with Roscosmos. ESA awarded a €522 million contract to Thales Alenia Space on April 9, 2024, for mission elements.