The SpaceX Falcon Heavy will be the world’s most powerful rocket when it launches later this year. It can generate 3.8 million pounds of thrust, to carry a payload of up to 117,000 pounds toward low-Earth orbit. Image © Nick Kaloterakis
The rocket’s success is critical for both SpaceX and the U.S. space program. Read all the details in the amazing article of Popsci.
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1) ENGINE CLUSTER, 2) FIRST STAGE: THREE ROCKET CORES, 3) CENTER CORE, 4) FUEL TANKS, 5) SECOND STAGE, 6) FAIRING, 7) MERLIN 1D ENGINE
The fairing is shown here open with the payload exposed, but on a mission it would remain closed until the first stage has separated and the second stage has nearly reached orbit.
Total Thrust: 3.8 million pounds
Maximum Payload: 117,000 pounds
Number of Engines: 28
Size of the Fairing: 45 feet by 17 feet in diameter
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