Falcon 9
OperationalTwo-stage, partly reusable workhorse for most Starlink, crew and cargo missions.
| Height | 70 m / 229 ft |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 3.7 m / 12 ft |
| Stage 1 engines | 9 Merlin |
| Payload, expendable | 22,800 kg / 50,265 lb |
Upcoming launches
- USSF-481October 15, 2026 · 23:44 UTCGo
- Bandwagon 5 (Dedicated Mid-Inclination Rideshare)October 19, 2026 · 10:30 UTCGo
- Starlink Group 15-15October 20, 2026 · 22:14 UTCGo
2026 so far
116Falcon launches
Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy flights in 2026 through October 15, counted from SpaceX's launch list.
37Flights, one booster
B1067's reuse record, set in late August 2026.
11,142Working Starlinks
Starlink satellites still working in orbit, from Jonathan McDowell's tracking table.
12M+Starlink customers
In 160+ countries and territories, announced in June 2026.
August 29, 2026
Catch, refly, repeat
Booster B1067 flew for the 37th time, carrying 29 Starlink satellites and landing on a droneship in the Atlantic. No orbital-class booster had flown more.
The fleet
Meet the vehicles
Rounded figures from public sources, metric first. Payload figures are to low Earth orbit. Silhouettes are original and generic.
Falcon Heavy
OperationalThree Falcon cores side by side for heavy and deep-space payloads.
| Height | 70 m / 229 ft |
|---|---|
| Width | 12.2 m / 40 ft |
| Liftoff engines | 27 Merlin |
| Payload, expendable | 63,800 kg / 140,660 lb |
Dragon
OperationalCapsule that carries crew and cargo to the space station and back.
| Height | 8.1 m / 26.7 ft |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 4 m / 13 ft |
| Crew | Up to 4 typical |
| Cargo up | 6,000 kg / 13,228 lb |
Starship
In flight testFully reusable super heavy-lift system in development for orbit, the Moon and Mars.
| Height | ~124 m / 407 ft |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 9 m / 29.5 ft |
| Engines | 33 + 6 Raptor |
| Payload, reusable | 100+ t target |
September 2026
Starship reaches orbit
Flight 14 was reported to reach orbit for the first time and release 26 Starlink V3 satellites. An engine failure cut the planned mission short.
Fan pick · Starlink
Internet from low Earth orbit
The same satellites you watch go up every week can reach a dish on your roof. Plans and hardware vary by country.
12M+Customers
160+Countries
11,100+Satellites working
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Dispatches
What happened lately
Short summaries in our own words, each linking to the original report.
4 launches in the week to October 4
Four launches flew from September 28 to October 4, 2026: one Starship, two Falcon 9 and one Falcon Heavy, and all four were successful. Starship Flight 14 opened the week, and Falcon Heavy flew NROL-97 on October 2.
Read at SpaceXStarship reaches orbit
Flight 14 was reported to reach orbit and release 26 Starlink V3 satellites before an engine failure ended the mission early.
Read at SpaceNexus100 Falcon 9 flights before September
SpaceX passed 100 Falcon 9 launches for the year in August, and B1067 flew a record 37th time.
Read at KeepTrackPad Zero Supply
Fan gear
Original designs with no SpaceX or Starlink marks, printed to order and shipped by Printful. Prices in USD as of October 15, 2026.
Apparel
Next Stop: Mars T-Shirt
Printed to order on the Bella + Canvas 3001 Unisex Short Sleeve Jersey T-Shirt with Tear Away Label.
From $20.00
Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL
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T-Minus 00:10 Mug
Printed to order on the Black Glossy Mug.
From $12.00
Sizes: 11 oz, 15 oz
Prints
Earth to Mars Print
Printed to order on the Enhanced Matte Paper Poster (in) (A2 (16.5″×23.3″)).
$15.00
FAQ
Common questions
Is Pad Zero the official SpaceX website?
No. Pad Zero is an unofficial fan site. It is not run, endorsed or sponsored by SpaceX or Starlink. For official news and mission pages, go to spacex.com.
When is the next SpaceX launch?
The next launches are at the top of the Pad Zero launch manifest, with dates and times in UTC. The countdown on the home page runs to the next launch with a confirmed time. Launch times often move, so check again on the day.
How often does SpaceX launch?
Very often. Falcon rockets had flown 116 times in 2026 as of October 15, 2026, most of them Falcon 9 missions carrying Starlink satellites.
Where do SpaceX rockets launch from?
Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and Kennedy Space Center in Florida, and Falcon 9 also flies from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. Starship launches from Starbase in South Texas.
What is Starlink?
Starlink is SpaceX's satellite internet service, delivered by thousands of satellites in low Earth orbit. It reported more than 12 million customers in more than 160 countries and territories as of June 2026.
Answers as of October 8, 2026.