[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]National Geographic had its cameras pointed at SpaceX CEO Elon Musk during the Falcon Heavy launch, showing his delight as the rocket roared into the sky. “Holy flying f—,” Musk says in the video, filmed for the TV show “Mars.” “That thing took off.” The video shows Musk counting down the launch from flight control,… Continue reading Video: Behind the Scenes With Elon Musk During Falcon Heavy Launch
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Musk Hopes SpaceX Falcon Heavy Launch Will Inspire Space Race
SpaceX received cheers around the world this week for the successful launch of Falcon Heavy, which is now the most powerful rocket in operation. In fact, TMC members from all over traveled to view the launch in person. Now that Starman’s breathtakingly scenic livestream has ended, here’s roundup of some of the details that emerged around… Continue reading Musk Hopes SpaceX Falcon Heavy Launch Will Inspire Space Race
Falcon Heavy Launch a Success, Musk’s Roadster Sent Into Orbit
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Elon Musk’s showmanship reached new heights Tuesday. Stunning livestream images showed his personal Tesla Roadster carried into space by SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy, which is now the most powerful rocket in operation. The midnight cherry Roadster is one of Elon Musk’s privately owned vehicles, believed to be a 2010 model with VIN #686. The Roadster is… Continue reading Falcon Heavy Launch a Success, Musk’s Roadster Sent Into Orbit
Watch the Long-Awaited SpaceX Falcon Heavy Launch
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] SpaceX plans to launch today the long-awaited Falcon Heavy rocket. A successful mission would help the space company prove it’s capable of carrying large payloads that would attract commercial and government contracts. First announced to the public in 2011, Falcon Heavy is expected to generate 5.1 million pounds of thrust at liftoff and will… Continue reading Watch the Long-Awaited SpaceX Falcon Heavy Launch
SpaceX Animation Shows Musk’s Roadster Aboard Rocket
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Ahead of Tuesday’s planned launch of the Falcon Heavy, SpaceX has released a simulation video of the mission. The payload for the mission, Elon Musk’s Tesla Roadster, is shown floating through space with a space-suited mannequin at the wheel. It seems SpaceX actually place a mannequin in the seat. Musk shared pictures of “Starman” on… Continue reading SpaceX Animation Shows Musk’s Roadster Aboard Rocket
SpaceX to Launch Second Rocket of 2018
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]SpaceX is set to launch a Falcon 9 rocket today from Florida’s Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. The payload is part of a joint venture between SES, the European satellite giant, and the government of Luxembourg, known as GovSat. The satellite will control NATO surveillance drones, among other top secret projects. The rocket being used also… Continue reading SpaceX to Launch Second Rocket of 2018
SpaceX Conducts Test Fire of Falcon Heavy, Offers Details on Launch Date
SpaceX conducted today an important final test fire of the 27 engines powering the Falcon Heavy. SpaceX CEO Elon Musk tweeted that the assessment of the engines was “good” and launch of the rocket is expected in “a week or so.” Falcon Heavy hold-down firing this morning was good. Generated quite a thunderhead of steam.… Continue reading SpaceX Conducts Test Fire of Falcon Heavy, Offers Details on Launch Date
Zuma Satellite Reportedly Destroyed Following Sunday’s Launch By SpaceX
A satellite launched Sunday by SpaceX as part of a classified government mission reportedly failed to reach orbit and was destroyed, according the Wall Street Journal and Reuters. The satellite, named Zuma, was built by Northrop Grumman Corp. and reportedly cost billions. Officials told Reuters that the satellite is a total loss, likely to have… Continue reading Zuma Satellite Reportedly Destroyed Following Sunday’s Launch By SpaceX
Watch: SpaceX Launches Secretive ‘Zuma’ Mission
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]SpaceX is set to launch tonight a Falcon 9 carrying a a secret payload for the U.S. government. The mission, named Zuma, will lift off from Florida’s Cape Canaveral Air Force Station between 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. ET. The mission has been delayed for nearly two months while SpaceX conducted two additional rounds of testing.… Continue reading Watch: SpaceX Launches Secretive ‘Zuma’ Mission
SpaceX Shows Off Falcon Heavy in New Video
SpaceX’s new Falcon Heavy rocket went vertical for the first time last week. Now SpaceX has released a flyover video of the launchpad at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center that gives us the best view yet of the the Falcon Heavy. https://www.instagram.com/p/BdeEU2glMJT/?hl=en&taken-by=spacex SpaceX published the video to Instagram with a caption noting that the Falcon Heavy… Continue reading SpaceX Shows Off Falcon Heavy in New Video