Since its first flight in 2018, Falcon Heavy has demonstrated exceptional lift capacity and mission flexibility. After the retirement of the venerable Delta IV Heavy, Falcon Heavy is the only three-liquid booster-core combination in operation at the Cape. SLS uses solid rockets as its side cores.

So far this year, Falcon Heavy has not been on SpaceX’s launch schedule. The last Heavy launch was on October 14, 2024, but at least one is tentatively set for late 2025, and as of now, there are no confirmed Falcon Heavy launches with a fixed date before 2027.

Astrobotic’s Griffin-1 Set For NET December

Astrobotic’s Griffin Mission One is a lunar lander contracted by NASA as part of the Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) program, and it is slated to head for the Moon aboard a Falcon Heavy. It is reportedly on schedule for a December launch from Kennedy Space Center, assuming that payload preparation and rocket availability remain on track.

Two Potential Flights For Falcon Heavy In 2026

For other Falcon Heavy missions, the schedule is far more nebulous. There are two potential Falcon Heavy missions scheduled for next year, but no specific target dates for launch have been announced.

That said, it is possible that after the Griffin launch late this year that SpaceX might launch Starship from LC-39A before a Falcon Heavy. Possible, sure, but launch schedules have a funny way of changing without notice, so as always, keep an eye on the schedule trackers for the latest information.

First, the USSF launches recently granted (plus Griffin). After that, it gets interesting.

Expected Falcon Heavy Launches — Now through January 1, 2027
Mission / Payload	Launch Vendor	Rocket	Estimated / NET Date	Remarks / Notes
Griffin Mission 1	SpaceX	Falcon Heavy	Late 2025	Listed on multiple tracking sites as the next Falcon Heavy launch from LC-39A.
USSF-75	SpaceX	Falcon Heavy	2027	Appears in SpaceX manifest as a future Falcon Heavy mission.
USSF-70 (ROOSTER-5 & TETRA)	SpaceX	Falcon Heavy	2027	Listed in 2027 manifest; details subject to change.
NROL-97	SpaceX	Falcon Heavy	2027	Manifest sources list as planned Falcon Heavy mission.
USSF-186	SpaceX	Falcon Heavy	2027	Manifest shows “planned” status for late-decade launch.

As of October 6, 2025. Launch dates are subject to change or cancellation.

Others:

There is no current launch schedule for launching the ViaSat-3 F3 (Asia-Pacific) satellite; the satellite’s launch is planned for late in 2026, after its sister satellite, ViaSat-3 F2, is in service. It will be carried to orbit aboard Falcon Heavy.

Astrobotic’s third lunar mission is targeted for launch in 2026 aboard Falcon Heavy. No date for liftoff has been given as of yet.

Nancy Roman Grace Telescope: presumed to be in 2027.

Artemis Gateway PPE & HALO: presumed to be in 2027 if program not canceled.

That tells me that if I want to witness the raw power and fury of a Falcon Heavy any time soon that I should make plans for the Astrobotic launch later this year. It might be a while after that before the heavy lifter flies from The Cape.