With that kind of thrust, Falcon Heavy will be capable of sending humans to the moon or Mars, SpaceX says. "People [came] from all around the world," he said, "to see what will either be a great rocket launch or the best fireworks display they've ever seen." The Falcon Heavy has three first-stage rocket boosters at its base. Related: What happens if Falcon Heavy test fails? "It's like the first time something exciting has happened in rocket launch in a long time," Musk said.

Source: CNN February 06, 2018 04:41 UTC