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June 9, 2026

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SpaceX releases close up images of Falcon Heavy’s launch pad debut

January 3, 2018 Spaceflight Now

SpaceX has released the first close-up images and video of the Falcon Heavy rocket at launch complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Center. The rocket was rolled out on December 28, 2017 and raised vertical on the launch pad.

Watch a time-lapse of the Falcon 9 rocket going vertical

March 7, 2017 Spaceflight Now

A Falcon 9 rocket is lifted into position for a planned countdown dress rehearsal at launch pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center. The rocket is being readied for launch early Sunday with the EchoStar 23 communications satellite.