SpaceX launched Falcon Heavy last week and shook up the space launch world. I spend some time thinking through SpaceX’s motivations for building Falcon Heavy, and what its effects might be on the world around it.

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Falcon Heavy Demo from the Press Site - YouTube
Falcon Heavy Test Flight - YouTube
Military certification the next big test for Falcon Heavy - SpaceNews.com
SES Rethinks GEO Model - Main Engine Cut Off
SpaceX no longer planning crewed missions on Falcon Heavy - SpaceNews.com
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T+72: SpaceX’s Motivation for Falcon Heavy