What are the specifications of the Falcon Heavy rocket? SpaceX claims Falcon Heavy to be the most powerful rocket in the world today by a factor of two. With a lifting capacity of around 64 metric tonnes into orbit, Falcon Heavy can lift more than twice the payload of the next closest operational vehicle, the Delta IV Heavy. Merlin is a family of rocket engines developed by SpaceX for use on its Falcon 1, Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy launch vehicles. SpaceX last launched its Falcon Heavy rocket in June 2019 from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center.

Source: The Hindu November 08, 2022 02:34 UTC