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Falcon Heavy · February 6, 2018

SpaceX Falcon Heavy Demo (Test Flight) launch

SpaceX launched Demo (Test Flight) on a Falcon Heavy from Launch Complex 39A, Kennedy Space Center, FL on February 6, 2018 at 20:45 UTC. Launch Library 2 records it as a success. The mission went to heliocentric N/A. It carried Tesla Roadster to Heliocentric Orbit. Booster B1033 flew for the 1st time, and did not land on the droneship OCISLY. Booster B1025 flew for the 2nd time, 568 days after its previous flight, and landed at LZ-2. Booster B1023 flew for the 2nd time, 619 days after its previous flight, and landed at LZ-1.

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Mission details

LaunchedFebruary 6, 2018 at 20:45 UTC
StatusComplete (Success)
RocketFalcon Heavy
Launch padLaunch Complex 39A, Kennedy Space Center, FL
OrbitHeliocentric N/A
Mission typeTest Flight
Booster 1B1033, 1st flight
Landing 1Failed: droneship OCISLY
Booster 2B1025, 2nd flight (568 days since the last)
Landing 2Landed: landing zone LZ-2
Booster 3B1023, 2nd flight (619 days since the last)
Landing 3Landed: landing zone LZ-1
SpacecraftTesla Roadster (TSLA 10)

Times in UTC. Data from Launch Library 2 by The Space Devs, last changed 2026-10-26 21:39 UTC. Launch times move often; check the official page on launch day.

FAQ

Demo (Test Flight) questions

When did Demo (Test Flight) launch?

SpaceX launched Demo (Test Flight) on a Falcon Heavy from Launch Complex 39A, Kennedy Space Center, FL on February 6, 2018 at 20:45 UTC. Launch Library 2 records it as a success.

Which booster flew Demo (Test Flight)?

Booster B1033 flew for the 1st time, and did not land on the droneship OCISLY. Booster B1025 flew for the 2nd time, 568 days after its previous flight, and landed at LZ-2. Booster B1023 flew for the 2nd time, 619 days after its previous flight, and landed at LZ-1.

Where can I watch Demo (Test Flight) again?

The official SpaceX webcast is linked on this page, under Replay and sources.

Answers as of October 26, 2026.