SpaceX Falcon Heavy launch scheduled

SpaceX is scheduled to launch its powerful Falcon Heavy rocket today, April 21, 2026, marking its first flight in 18 months. The launch, the twelfth for the rocket, is set for 10:21 AM US Eastern Time. The Falcon Heavy is one of the world's most powerful operational launch vehicles, capable of carrying heavy payloads to orbit. This mission follows a lengthy hiatus for the rocket, which is used for demanding national security and commercial satellite launches.