Heavy carrier rocket Falcon Heavy are developing a long time. For the first time Elon Musk spoke about it back in 2005. Then he said that the launch will take place in 2013, but due to the complexity of the design and problems with the production start was constantly postponed. Now, finally, Musk said that all components of the rocket is completely ready, and the first demonstration flight of the rocket is scheduled for November 2017.
Despite the fact that the rocket is big and heavy, the developers intend to bring her back to Earth, but perhaps not immediately. At a recent conference, Musk said that during the first flight of the rocket can not reach orbit, but it was my first test flight.
Head of SpaceX noted that the starting stage of the Falcon Heavy are planned to return, but perhaps not immediately. For landing are going to use several platforms, each of which will descend on the stage.
The carrier rocket, the Falcon Heavy will be able to deliver cargo weighing up to 24 tons into low reference orbit, around 21 tons for geosynchronous transfer orbit and can even go on an expedition to Mars with 13 tons of payload on Board.
Elon Musk: Falcon Heavy launch will take place in November
Vyacheslav Larionov