Space 01.05.2026 09:48 185 views

First Falcon Heavy Launch in Nearly 1.5 Years

SpaceX successfully launched the telecommunication satellite ViaSat-3, weighing approximately 6.6 tons, into orbit. The satellite aims to offer broadband coverage across the Asia-Pacific region.

Shortly after liftoff, the rocket's side boosters autonomously landed on pads at Cape Canaveral, marking a significant achievement for the mission. This launch marks the first Falcon Heavy mission in almost 1.5 years.

Video: Landing of one of the boosters

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