Falcon Heavy Sends Starman and a Tesla Roadster Around the Sun
The short version
SpaceX's short video describes Falcon Heavy as the most powerful operational rocket in the world by a factor of two, able to lift nearly 64 metric tons to orbit. After liftoff the two side boosters separated and returned to a landing site, and the rocket put a Tesla Roadster with Starman into orbit around the sun.
Questions this video answers
What did Falcon Heavy carry on this flight?
It put a Tesla Roadster and its passenger, Starman, into orbit around the sun.
How much can Falcon Heavy lift?
The description says nearly 64 metric tons (141,000 lb) to orbit.
What happened to the side boosters?
The two side boosters separated from the center core and returned to a landing site for future reuse.
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