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Falcon Heavy

SpaceX

A Falcon-family launcher combining a central core, two side boosters and an upper stage.

Published reference values

Ascent architecture
2 stages plus 2 separating side boosters
First-stage engines across all three cores
27 Merlin engines
Propellants
Liquid oxygen and RP-1 kerosene

Three cores do not mean three sequential stages. Booster recovery depends on the mission; do not infer a landing plan from the vehicle name alone.

Reviewed 2026-09-07. These are reference specifications, not live telemetry or independent measurements.

SpaceX Falcon User’s Guide, May 2025 (sections 2–3)

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