Falcon Heavy by SpaceX Takes Off Today for the First Time in 18 Months — Here's Why It's Significant - video Dailymotion

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Today, April 29, SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket is set to launch from Kennedy Space Center for the first time in a year and a half — marking its 12th overall flight — as it carries the final ViaSat-3 global broadband communications satellite. This powerful three-booster rocket produces an impressive 5 million pounds of thrust at launch, with two side boosters anticipated to land back at Cape Canaveral simultaneously. The launch was postponed on Monday due to unfavorable weather conditions from a Carolina Low system, with today’s launch window starting at 10:13 AM Eastern. For this mission, SpaceX will utilize a mix of new, previously flown, and refurbished boosters, showcasing its reusable launch capabilities.

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00:00The world's most powerful operational rocket is back.

00:03SpaceX Falcon Heavy launches today for the first time in 18 months.

00:07It's 12th flight ever.

00:10Today's mission carries the final Viasat-3 global broadband satellite.

00:14A massive spacecraft that will complete worldwide Internet coverage.

00:18Two side boosters are expected to land simultaneously at Cape Canaveral.

00:23A feat that remains one of the most visually stunning in all of spaceflight.

00:27The launch was scrubbed Monday due to a Carolina low weather system.

00:31Today's window opens at 10.13 a.m. Eastern with improved conditions forecast.

00:37SpaceX flies three boosters from different production histories.

00:41New, previously flown and refurbished.

00:44Demonstrating the full reusability of the system.

00:4718 months since the last flight.

00:49The Falcon Heavy returns today.

00:51And the most powerful rocket in America roars back to life.

Falcon Heavy by SpaceX Takes Off Today for the First Time in 18 Months — Here's Why It's Significant

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