Dec 15, 2010 · The low earth orbit performance of Delta Heavy is: 22,950 kg (~50,600 lb, I think) So even though the wikipedia numbers agree with yours for geosynchronous transfer orbit (GEO), the Falcon Heavy's low earth orbit (LEO) performance seems indeed more than twice as good (with 117,000 pounds).

Jan 31, 2012 · Once they are perfected, I don't think there is any question that the BFR's Raptor methane engine will be a more significant engine than the BE-4 though. However, comparing the Merlin to the BE-4 is the subject of this thread and it could have an effect on a customer's choice between New Glenn and Falcon Heavy.

Jan 31, 2012 · For the first time in more than two years, SpaceX’s next Falcon Heavy launch and dual-booster landing appears to be right around the corner – and it comes with a catch. In February 2018, after years of anticipation, SpaceX successfully launched its triple-booster Falcon Heavy rocket for the...

Mar 2, 2018 · From that Falcon Heavy article that @ecarfan posted: "Musk said there are no plans to fly people on Falcon Heavy rockets. SpaceX is working in an even bigger rocket for humans, the Big Falcon Rocket, or BFR, that the company claims could begin orbital test flights in the early 2020s.

Nov 3, 2017 · A little early but we now have a potential launch date. Launch Date: NET December 29th, Friday Launch window: TBD Launch site: LC-39A, Kennedy Space Center, Florida Landing type: RTLS for Side Boosters, ASDS for Center Core A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket will launch on its first demonstration...

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Mar 14, 2013 · (Didn't find any threads on this) In a bizarre set of events, the finished VIPER lunar rover (looking for ice near the poles) will not be launching, according to NASA. Instead, Astrobotic’s Griffin lander will laucnch aboard Falcon Heavy with a mass simulator. Manley talks about it here: It...

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Aug 23, 2015 · the Falcon Heavy center booster flying a trajectory as implied could be traveling as fast as ~3.5 km/s (2.2 mi/s) at main engine cut-off (MECO), the point at which the booster separates from the upper stage and fairing. This would be a nearly unprecedented velocity for any Falcon booster, let alone a booster with plans to land after launch.

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