Heavy_Lift_Launch_Vehicle

Heavy-lift launch vehicle

Heavy-lift launch vehicle

Launch vehicle capable of lifting between 20,000 to 50,000 kg into low Earth orbit

A heavy-lift launch vehicle is an orbital launch vehicle capable of generating a large amount of lift to reach its intended orbit. Heavy-lift launch vehicles generally are capable of lifting payloads between 20,000 to 50,000 kg (44,000 to 110,000 lb) (by NASA classification) or between 20,000 to 100,000 kilograms (44,000 to 220,000 lb) (by Russian classification)[1] into low Earth orbit (LEO).[2] As of 2024, operational heavy-lift launch vehicles include the Long March 5 and the Proton-M.[3]

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In addition, the Angara A5, the Falcon 9 Full Thrust, and the Falcon Heavy are designed to provide heavy-lift capabilities in at least some configurations but have not yet been proven to carry a 20-tonne payload into LEO. Several other heavy-lift rockets are in development. An HLV is between medium-lift launch vehicles and super heavy-lift launch vehicles.

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  1. from Vostochny cosmodrome
  2. Fairing recovery may be possible in all configurations; if the first stage is recovered, the payload capacity only fits the medium-lift launch vehicle criteria.
  3. When the center core is expended, Falcon Heavy is classified as a super heavy-lift launch vehicle with a theoretical payload to LEO over 50,000 kg
  4. The 600 kg DSX was boosted to Medium Earth Orbit
  5. to 90,000-km supersynchronous GTO
  6. The officially reported mass of 21,000 kg includes the Launch Abort System (LAS) which did not reach orbit, but excludes the residual mass of the upper stage, which did reach orbit, likely offsetting the mass of the LAS.
  7. Actual payloads flown are classified under the NRO launch program.
  8. Planned 23,000 kg to Geostationary Transfer Orbit and 18,000 kg to Trans Lunar Injection
  9. Calculated as 30% more than Delta IV Heavy, per sources

See also

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Further reading

  • Mallove, Eugene F. and Matloff, Gregory L. The Starflight Handbook: A Pioneer's Guide to Interstellar Travel, Wiley. ISBN 0-471-61912-4.
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