SpaceX Psyche Falcon Heavy
Rocket Launch Video Stream
Weather Forecast During Launch
According to weather officials, there's a 85% chance of favorable weather conditions at the time of the launch. Officials are monitoring weather conditions with concerns related to Anvil Cloud Rules, Thick Cloud Layers Rule, Cumulus Cloud Rule.
Rocket Launch Trajectory & Flight Path
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About the Psyche Mission
| Type | Planetary Science |
|---|---|
| Orbit | Heliocentric N/A |
| Launch Cost | $90,000,000 |
Psyche is a NASA interplanetary mission to visit the main belt asteroid of the same name, 16 Psyche. Spacecraft will take 4 years and one Mars flyby to reach the asteroid, which is of particular interest due to being comprised mostly of iron and nickel. Psyche is theorized to be a remnant of an early planet's core, and may offer insights into how solar system formed and evolved. The mission is led by Arizona State University, with NASA JPL being responsible for mission management and operations.
Launch Pad & Location
Launch Complex 39A
Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA
| Launches | 222 |
|---|---|
| Orbital Launch Attempts | 221 |
| Total Launches | 281 |
The John F. Kennedy Space Center, located on Merritt Island, Florida, is one of NASA's ten field centers. Since 1968, KSC has been NASA's primary launch center of American spaceflight, research, and technology. Launch operations for the Apollo, Skylab and Space Shuttle programs were carried out from Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39 and managed by KSC. Located on the east coast of Florida, KSC is adjacent to Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS).
SpaceX Falcon Heavy Rocket
The Falcon Heavy is a variant of the Falcon 9 full thrust launch vehicle and consists of a standard Falcon 9 rocket core, with two additional boosters derived from the Falcon 9 first stage.
Booster Landing & Recovery
Core B1079
| Serial Number | B1079 |
|---|---|
| Last Flight | 10/13/2023 |
| Details | Falcon Heavy core booster expended during the Psyche mission. |
B1079 was expended after its first flight.
Atlantic Ocean - ATL
Atlantic Ocean
Expended - EXP
Vehicle did not perform any landing operations after launch
Strap-On Booster B1065
| Serial Number | B1065 |
|---|---|
| Last Flight | 10/14/2024 |
| Successful Landings | 5 |
| Details | Side booster paired with B1064, launched 3 USSF missions, EchoStar 24 and the Psyche mission before expended during launch of Europa Clipper. |
B1065 has landed on LZ-2 after its 4th flight.
Landing Zone 2 - LZ-2
LZ-2 Pad located at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at the previous LC-13. Directly next to LZ-1
Return to Launch Site - RTLS
A return to launch site usually means that after stage separation the booster flips and does a burn back towards the launch site, landing near where it initially launched from.
A sonic boom may occur during booster recovery as the first stage returns to the landing zone. This atmospheric phenomenon creates a loud sound as the rocket breaks the sound barrier during its descent.
Strap-On Booster B1064
| Serial Number | B1064 |
|---|---|
| Last Flight | 10/14/2024 |
| Successful Landings | 5 |
| Details | Side booster paired with B1065, launched 3 USSF missions, EchoStar 24 and the Psyche mission before expended during launch of Europa Clipper. |
B1064 has landed on LZ-1 after its 4th flight.
Landing Zone 1 - LZ-1
LZ-1 Pad located at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at the previous LC-13.
Return to Launch Site - RTLS
A return to launch site usually means that after stage separation the booster flips and does a burn back towards the launch site, landing near where it initially launched from.
A sonic boom may occur during booster recovery as the first stage returns to the landing zone. This atmospheric phenomenon creates a loud sound as the rocket breaks the sound barrier during its descent.
About SpaceX
Space Exploration Technologies Corp., known as SpaceX, is an American aerospace manufacturer and space transport services company headquartered in Hawthorne, California. It was founded in 2002 by entrepreneur Elon Musk with the goal of reducing space transportation costs and enabling the colonization of Mars. SpaceX operates from many pads, on the East Coast of the US they operate from SLC-40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and historic LC-39A at Kennedy Space Center. They also operate from SLC-4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, usually for polar launches. Another launch site is being developed at Boca Chica, Texas.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the SpaceX Falcon Heavy Psyche launch scheduled?
The SpaceX Falcon Heavy Psyche launch was scheduled for:
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Where can I watch the SpaceX Falcon Heavy Psyche launch video?
You can watch the SpaceX Falcon Heavy launch video on this page. The official video includes full mission coverage with multiple camera angles, onboard views, and expert commentary covering pre-launch procedures, liftoff, stage separation, and payload deployment.
Where did the SpaceX Falcon Heavy Psyche mission launch from?
The SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket launched from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA. The John F. Kennedy Space Center, located on Merritt Island, Florida, is one of NASA's ten field centers. Since 1968, KSC has been NASA's primary launch center of American spaceflight, research, and technology. Launch operations for the Apollo, Skylab and Space Shuttle programs were carried out from Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39 and managed by KSC. Located on the east coast of Florida, KSC is adjacent to Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS).
What rocket was used for the Psyche mission?
The Psyche mission launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket. The Falcon Heavy is a variant of the Falcon 9 full thrust launch vehicle and consists of a standard Falcon 9 rocket core, with two additional boosters derived from the Falcon 9 first stage. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
Did the SpaceX Falcon Heavy booster for Psyche attempt a landing?
Yes, the Falcon Heavy first stage booster attempted a Expended at a designated landing zone. Booster recovery allows SpaceX to reuse rocket components, significantly reducing launch costs. Learn more about the landing details.
What weather conditions could have delayed the SpaceX Falcon Heavy Psyche launch?
The SpaceX Falcon Heavy Psyche launch could have been delayed by various weather conditions including lightning within 10 nautical miles, high winds (especially upper-level winds), thick cloud layers, precipitation, and poor visibility. Weather must be favorable at the launch site, downrange landing zones, and abort landing sites.
How can I get updates if the SpaceX Falcon Heavy Psyche launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest SpaceX Falcon Heavy launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the Psyche mission. You can also check our space launch schedule for historical launch information. Our mobile app provides push notifications for instant alerts about launch status changes. Official SpaceX live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.
Last Updated
Last Updated:
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Launch success, signals acquired.
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Liftoff.
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Livestream has started
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Weather 85%
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Weather 60% GO.
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Weather 40%
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24 hours slip due to weather.
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Updated weather.
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Launch time tweak.
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Delayed to October 12th due to spacecraft issues.
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Tweaked T-0.
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Tweaked T-0.
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T-0 confirmed.
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Adding T-0
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NET October 5
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Removing Janus from this launch
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NET October 10
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NET 2023
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NET September 20th after discovering an issue during software testing of the spacecraft
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Added launch time