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Detailed explanation-1: -For years, the Falcon Heavy was the world’s most powerful operational rocket. But in November, NASA’s new moon rocket, called Space Launch System, or SLS, stole that title with its inaugural launch. SLS launched the uncrewed Artemis 1 mission around the moon, paving the way for future missions with astronauts on board.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Falcon Heavy launch: the most powerful operational rocket in the world.

Detailed explanation-3: -What was SpaceX’s first rocket? SpaceX’s first rocket was the Falcon 1, a two-stage liquid-fueled craft designed to send small satellites into Earth orbit.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Falcon Heavy consists of three strapped-together first stages of SpaceX’s workhorse Falcon 9 rocket, which are reusable; they’re designed to make vertical landings shortly after liftoff and fly again after some refurbishment. The Heavy’s central booster is topped by an upper stage, which carries the payload.