Falcon Heavy | USSF-44

Operated by SpaceX, the Government/Top Secret mission Falcon Heavy | USSF-44 delivered its payload into Direct-GEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
SpaceX
Mission type
Government/Top Secret
Rocket
Falcon Heavy
Launch site
Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA
Launch pad
Launch Complex 39A
Payload
—
Target orbit
Direct-GEO
Falcon Heavy | USSF-44 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2022-11-01T13:41:00.000Z
    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 Direct-GEO.
  7. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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