Falcon Heavy | Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope

SpaceX flew Falcon Heavy | Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope on a Falcon Heavy out of Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA, placing its payload in L2.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
SpaceX
Mission type
Astrophysics
Rocket
Falcon Heavy
Launch site
Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA
Launch pad
Launch Complex 39A
Payload
—
Target orbit
L2
Falcon Heavy | Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2026-08-30T11:26:04.000Z
    Liftoff
    Falcon Heavy lifts off from Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA.
  2. Max-Q
    Falcon Heavy passes through max aerodynamic pressure (Max Q).
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    Main engine cutoff — the first stage shuts down as planned.
  4. Stage separation
    Stage separation — the first stage separates cleanly.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Second-stage engine ignites for the next phase of flight.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — the vehicle is now in L2.
  7. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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