Two SpaceX Falcon Heavy side boosters caught landing in epic unison video

SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy is truly a remarkable sight, not least because its thrusters land in unison, offering a glimpse into the future of space travel.

The recent Falcon Heavy launch involved carrying a new National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) satellite into orbit approximately 22,000 miles above the Earth’s surface. The new satellite is designed to monitor weather conditions in various regions of the Earth, such as the United States, South America and Central America.

The satellite was transported to its designated location in orbit by Falcon Heavy, which includes three of the Falcon 9 boosters and is specifically designed for heavy payloads, hence the name. The NOAA satellite called GOES-U was launched Tuesday from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, and during its launch, the Falcon Heavy generated 5.5 million pounds of thrust.

Shortly after launch, Falcon Heavy began its booster separation phase, which means exactly what it says in its name, the Falcon Heavy booster disconnects from the spacecraft and begins its descent to the Earth’s surface. The boosters successfully landed at Kennedy Space Center’s Space Landing Zones 1 and 2 about 8 minutes after launch, and no effort was made to recover the main booster.

It is worth noting that returning boosters to the ground allows for their reuse, and some of SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy boosters have flown more than 20 times, marking a fundamental milestone in space exploration.