SpaceX sets first Falcon Heavy launch for Feb. 6

[RDoug]

SpaceX sets first Falcon Heavy launch for Feb. 6

• SpaceX Chief Executive Elon Musk said Jan. 27 that the company will attempt a first launch of its Falcon Heavy rocket on Feb. 6.
• Musk did not disclose a time for the launch, but other documents suggest the company has reserved a three-hour launch window opening at 1:30 p.m. Eastern. A backup launch opportunity exists for the following day.
• Anticipation has been high for this launch, the largest U.S. rocket since the Saturn 5.
• The most expensive package, at $195 per person, will allow people to watch the launch from the Apollo/Saturn 5 Center, the closest public viewing site, and features a “premium catered meal including a champagne toast and commemorative champagne flute keepsake.” For $115 per person, people can watch the launch from the visitor complex itself at an event that includes a “launch party featuring a live DJ, beach balls, noise makers, giveaways and more.”

 

[MikeOH58]

Side note, I went to Kennedy Space Center over the weekend for the first time. Man, it was AWESOME! Definitely want to visit for a Space X or future SLS launch!

 

[Fencer]

We've seen it on Sat still in horizontal position.

 

[Cessnaflyer]

$200 is cheap for the launch and grub! Would be awesome to experience.

 

[bike21]

Looking forward to it, wonder if the Roadster will actually be aboard?