Family-level launch record combining canonical variants, historical missions, public cadence forecasts, and available payload performance specs.
Historical missions are grouped by actual launch year. Forecast cadence uses family-level launch-rate rows.
| Year | Historical missions | Forecast launches |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 5 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 |
| 2026 | 1 | 3 |
| 2027 | 0 | 3 |
| 2028 | 0 | 4 |
| 2029 | 0 | 5 |
| 2030 | 0 | 6 |
| 2031 | 0 | 6 |
| 2032 | 0 | 6 |
| 2033 | 0 | 5 |
| 2034 | 0 | 5 |
| 2035 | 0 | 5 |
| 2036 | 0 | 5 |
| 2037 | 0 | 5 |
Payload capacity by variant and target orbit when structured capacity rows are available.
| Variant | Orbit | Capacity | Altitude | Inclination | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Falcon Heavy | LEO | 63,800 kg | Unknown | Unknown | SpaceX Falcon Heavy vehicle page |
Falcon Heavy | LEO | 57,000 kg | Unknown | Unknown | Falcon Heavy - Wikipedia (Elon Musk public statement, ~10% payload penalty vs 63.8t expendable) |
Latest launched missions using variants in this family.
| Mission | Variant | Launch |
|---|---|---|
| Viasat 3F3 | Falcon Heavy | Apr 29, 2026 |
| Europa Clipper Mission | Falcon Heavy | Oct 14, 2024 |
| GOES U | Falcon Heavy | Jun 25, 2024 |
| X-37B OTV FLT-7 |
Canonical variants rolled up into this launch vehicle family.
| Variant | Stages | Missions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Falcon Heavy | Not stated | 12 | Active |
| 2038 | 0 | 5 |
| 2039 | 0 | 5 |
| 2040 | 0 | 5 |
| 2041 | 0 | 5 |
2 launch locations represented.
| Year | Location | Launches | Confidence | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Launch Complex 39A, NASA Kennedy Space Center, Florida (NASA John F. Kennedy Space Center, Florida) | 3 | 65% | Falcon Heavy remains a low-cadence high-energy/national-security vehicle until Starship is fully operational. Base holds at 2-3/year, consistent with historica... |
| 2026 | Space Launch Complex 6, Vandenberg AFB (South Vandenberg AFB, California) | 0 | 50% | Vandenberg SLC-6 authorization permits up to five Falcon Heavy launches/landings per year, but actual polar-heavy demand is likely sparse. Base matures at 3/ye... |
| 2027 | Launch Complex 39A, NASA Kennedy Space Center, Florida (NASA John F. Kennedy Space Center, Florida) | 3 | 65% | Falcon Heavy remains a low-cadence high-energy/national-security vehicle until Starship is fully operational. Base holds at 2-3/year, consistent with historica... |
| 2027 | Space Launch Complex 6, Vandenberg AFB (South Vandenberg AFB, California) | 0 | 50% | Vandenberg SLC-6 authorization permits up to five Falcon Heavy launches/landings per year, but actual polar-heavy demand is likely sparse. Base matures at 3/ye... |
| 2028 | Launch Complex 39A, NASA Kennedy Space Center, Florida (NASA John F. Kennedy Space Center, Florida) | 3 | 65% | Falcon Heavy remains a low-cadence high-energy/national-security vehicle until Starship is fully operational. Base holds at 2-3/year, consistent with historica... |
| 2028 | Space Launch Complex 6, Vandenberg AFB (South Vandenberg AFB, California) | 1 | 50% | Vandenberg SLC-6 authorization permits up to five Falcon Heavy launches/landings per year, but actual polar-heavy demand is likely sparse. Base matures at 3/ye... |
| 2029 | Launch Complex 39A, NASA Kennedy Space Center, Florida (NASA John F. Kennedy Space Center, Florida) | 3 | 65% | Falcon Heavy remains a low-cadence high-energy/national-security vehicle until Starship is fully operational. Base holds at 2-3/year, consistent with historica... |
| 2029 | Space Launch Complex 6, Vandenberg AFB (South Vandenberg AFB, California) | 2 | 50% | Vandenberg SLC-6 authorization permits up to five Falcon Heavy launches/landings per year, but actual polar-heavy demand is likely sparse. Base matures at 3/ye... |
| 2030 | Launch Complex 39A, NASA Kennedy Space Center, Florida (NASA John F. Kennedy Space Center, Florida) | 3 | 65% | Falcon Heavy remains a low-cadence high-energy/national-security vehicle until Starship is fully operational. Base holds at 2-3/year, consistent with historica... |
| 2030 | Space Launch Complex 6, Vandenberg AFB (South Vandenberg AFB, California) | 3 | 50% | Vandenberg SLC-6 authorization permits up to five Falcon Heavy launches/landings per year, but actual polar-heavy demand is likely sparse. Base matures at 3/ye... |
| 2031 | Launch Complex 39A, NASA Kennedy Space Center, Florida (NASA John F. Kennedy Space Center, Florida) | 3 | 65% | Falcon Heavy remains a low-cadence high-energy/national-security vehicle until Starship is fully operational. Base holds at 2-3/year, consistent with historica... |
| 2031 | Space Launch Complex 6, Vandenberg AFB (South Vandenberg AFB, California) | 3 | 50% | Vandenberg SLC-6 authorization permits up to five Falcon Heavy launches/landings per year, but actual polar-heavy demand is likely sparse. Base matures at 3/ye... |
| 2032 | Launch Complex 39A, NASA Kennedy Space Center, Florida (NASA John F. Kennedy Space Center, Florida) | 3 | 65% | Falcon Heavy remains a low-cadence high-energy/national-security vehicle until Starship is fully operational. Base holds at 2-3/year, consistent with historica... |
| 2032 | Space Launch Complex 6, Vandenberg AFB (South Vandenberg AFB, California) | 3 | 50% | Vandenberg SLC-6 authorization permits up to five Falcon Heavy launches/landings per year, but actual polar-heavy demand is likely sparse. Base matures at 3/ye... |
| 2033 | Launch Complex 39A, NASA Kennedy Space Center, Florida (NASA John F. Kennedy Space Center, Florida) | 2 | 65% | Falcon Heavy remains a low-cadence high-energy/national-security vehicle until Starship is fully operational. Base holds at 2-3/year, consistent with historica... |
| 2033 | Space Launch Complex 6, Vandenberg AFB (South Vandenberg AFB, California) | 3 | 50% | Vandenberg SLC-6 authorization permits up to five Falcon Heavy launches/landings per year, but actual polar-heavy demand is likely sparse. Base matures at 3/ye... |
| 2034 | Launch Complex 39A, NASA Kennedy Space Center, Florida (NASA John F. Kennedy Space Center, Florida) | 2 | 65% | Falcon Heavy remains a low-cadence high-energy/national-security vehicle until Starship is fully operational. Base holds at 2-3/year, consistent with historica... |
| 2034 | Space Launch Complex 6, Vandenberg AFB (South Vandenberg AFB, California) | 3 | 50% | Vandenberg SLC-6 authorization permits up to five Falcon Heavy launches/landings per year, but actual polar-heavy demand is likely sparse. Base matures at 3/ye... |
| 2035 | Launch Complex 39A, NASA Kennedy Space Center, Florida (NASA John F. Kennedy Space Center, Florida) | 2 | 65% | Falcon Heavy remains a low-cadence high-energy/national-security vehicle until Starship is fully operational. Base holds at 2-3/year, consistent with historica... |
| 2035 | Space Launch Complex 6, Vandenberg AFB (South Vandenberg AFB, California) | 3 | 50% | Vandenberg SLC-6 authorization permits up to five Falcon Heavy launches/landings per year, but actual polar-heavy demand is likely sparse. Base matures at 3/ye... |
| 2036 | Launch Complex 39A, NASA Kennedy Space Center, Florida (NASA John F. Kennedy Space Center, Florida) | 2 | 65% | Falcon Heavy remains a low-cadence high-energy/national-security vehicle until Starship is fully operational. Base holds at 2-3/year, consistent with historica... |
| 2036 | Space Launch Complex 6, Vandenberg AFB (South Vandenberg AFB, California) | 3 | 50% | Vandenberg SLC-6 authorization permits up to five Falcon Heavy launches/landings per year, but actual polar-heavy demand is likely sparse. Base matures at 3/ye... |
| 2037 | Launch Complex 39A, NASA Kennedy Space Center, Florida (NASA John F. Kennedy Space Center, Florida) | 2 | 65% | Falcon Heavy remains a low-cadence high-energy/national-security vehicle until Starship is fully operational. Base holds at 2-3/year, consistent with historica... |
| 2037 | Space Launch Complex 6, Vandenberg AFB (South Vandenberg AFB, California) | 3 | 50% | Vandenberg SLC-6 authorization permits up to five Falcon Heavy launches/landings per year, but actual polar-heavy demand is likely sparse. Base matures at 3/ye... |
Falcon Heavy remains a low-cadence high-energy/national-security vehicle until Starship is fully operational. Base holds at 2-3/year, consistent with historical sporadic cadence a...
Vandenberg SLC-6 authorization permits up to five Falcon Heavy launches/landings per year, but actual polar-heavy demand is likely sparse. Base matures at 3/year.
Falcon Heavy remains a low-cadence high-energy/national-security vehicle until Starship is fully operational. Base holds at 2-3/year, consistent with historical sporadic cadence a...
Vandenberg SLC-6 authorization permits up to five Falcon Heavy launches/landings per year, but actual polar-heavy demand is likely sparse. Base matures at 3/year.
Falcon Heavy remains a low-cadence high-energy/national-security vehicle until Starship is fully operational. Base holds at 2-3/year, consistent with historical sporadic cadence a...
Falcon Heavy | LEO | 30,000 kg | Unknown | Unknown | Falcon Heavy - Wikipedia (Elon Musk public statement, Sept 2017) |
Falcon Heavy | GTO | 26,700 kg | Unknown | 28.5 deg | SpaceX Falcon Heavy vehicle page |
Falcon Heavy | escape | 16,800 kg | Unknown | Unknown | SpaceX Falcon Heavy vehicle page |
Falcon Heavy | GTO | 16,000 kg | Unknown | Unknown | Falcon Heavy - Wikipedia (citing SpaceX Capabilities & Services spec sheet) |
Falcon Heavy | GTO | 8,000 kg | Unknown | Unknown | Falcon Heavy - Wikipedia (citing SpaceX Capabilities & Services spec sheet) |
Falcon Heavy |
| Dec 29, 2023 |
| Psyche Mission | Falcon Heavy | Oct 13, 2023 |
| Jupiter 3 Mission | Falcon Heavy | Jul 29, 2023 |
| Viasat-3.1 | Falcon Heavy | May 1, 2023 |
| USSF-67 | Falcon Heavy | Jan 15, 2023 |
Upcoming mission rows with announced launch timing.
| Mission | Variant | Announced |
|---|---|---|
No forecasted missionsNo upcoming announced mission rows are linked to this vehicle family. | ||
Vandenberg SLC-6 authorization permits up to five Falcon Heavy launches/landings per year, but actual polar-heavy demand is likely sparse. Base matures at 3/year.
Falcon Heavy remains a low-cadence high-energy/national-security vehicle until Starship is fully operational. Base holds at 2-3/year, consistent with historical sporadic cadence a...
Vandenberg SLC-6 authorization permits up to five Falcon Heavy launches/landings per year, but actual polar-heavy demand is likely sparse. Base matures at 3/year.
Falcon Heavy remains a low-cadence high-energy/national-security vehicle until Starship is fully operational. Base holds at 2-3/year, consistent with historical sporadic cadence a...
Vandenberg SLC-6 authorization permits up to five Falcon Heavy launches/landings per year, but actual polar-heavy demand is likely sparse. Base matures at 3/year.
Falcon Heavy remains a low-cadence high-energy/national-security vehicle until Starship is fully operational. Base holds at 2-3/year, consistent with historical sporadic cadence a...
Vandenberg SLC-6 authorization permits up to five Falcon Heavy launches/landings per year, but actual polar-heavy demand is likely sparse. Base matures at 3/year.
On 2019-06-25, SpaceX launched the Falcon Heavy STP-2 mission from Kennedy Space Center carrying two dozen small satellites.
SpaceX intends to supersede its partly reusable Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy launchers with the fully reusable Super Heavy booster and Starship upper stage while continuing to offer Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy as long as customers want them.
SpaceX has been unable to return the center booster on each of the three Falcon Heavy launches to date.
Falcon Heavy made its debut in February 2018 by launching a Tesla Roadster into a heliocentric orbit.
SpaceX will perform the third flight of its Falcon Heavy rocket on 2019-06-24.
SpaceX’s next launch, the U.S. Air Force’s Space Test Program 2 mission on a Falcon Heavy, is scheduled for no earlier than 2019-06-24 from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
A six-satellite COSMIC-2 constellation is scheduled to launch on 2019-06-24 on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy.
The Space Test Program (STP) 2 mission will launch on a Falcon Heavy from Kennedy Space Center in Florida no earlier than 2019-06-24.
NASA estimates that using either Delta 4 Heavy or Falcon Heavy for the Europa Clipper mission will cost $450 million.
Prosecutors allege James Smalley falsified inspection reports for components produced by PMI Industries that were shipped to SpaceX for use on Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets.
SpaceX offered Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy for the vast majority of the manifested Phase 2 RFP missions and offered the developmental Starship for missions scheduled to launch in 2025 or after.
Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy have launched more than 70 national security, civil, and commercial missions to date.
The Air Force awarded SpaceX a $130,000,000 contract in June for a Falcon Heavy launch of the AFSPC-52 spacecraft in 2020.
SpaceX has a contract to launch Ovzon-3 on a Falcon Heavy rocket in 2021 with a direct injection into geostationary orbit.
SpaceX planned in February 2017 to send two people around the moon in late 2018 on a Crew Dragon launched on a Falcon Heavy and had two customers signed up at that time.
The STP-2 mission will deliver 23 satellites to space on the Department of Defense’s first Falcon Heavy launch.
Delays to STP-2 were caused by Falcon Heavy development setbacks and Falcon 9 failures in 2015 and 2016.
The center core of the Falcon Heavy rocket that launched a communications satellite on 2019-04-11 fell over after landing in rough seas.
Arabsat announced plans to launch with SpaceX in spring 2015 while still deciding between the Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy.
Arabsat announced plans to launch with SpaceX in spring 2015 but had not decided between Falcon 9 or Falcon Heavy at that time.