Space Launch System (SLS)
In-activeNational Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
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Description
The Space Launch System (SLS) is an American Space Shuttle-derived heavy expendable launch vehicle. It is part of NASA's deep space exploration plans including as the main launch vehicle of the Artemis program. SLS follows the cancellation of the Constellation program, and is to replace the retired Space Shuttle.
Specifications
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Stages
2 -
Length
111.0 m -
Diameter
8.4 m -
Fairing Diameter
8.4 m -
Launch Mass
2948.0 T -
Thrust
39000.0 kN
Family
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Name
Space Launch System (SLS) -
Family
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Variant
Block 1B -
Alias
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Full Name
Space Launch System Block 1B
Payload Capacity
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Launch Cost
$2000000000 -
Low Earth Orbit
105000.0 kg -
Geostationary Transfer
Orbit
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Direct Geostationary
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Sun-Synchronous Capacity
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Government
Administrator: Jared Isaacman
NASA 1958The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is an independent agency of the executive branch of the United States federal government responsible for the civilian space program, as well as aeronautics and aerospace research. NASA have many launch facilities but most are inactive. The most commonly used pad will be LC-39B at Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
Upcoming Spaceflights
SLS Block 1B | Artemis IV
National Aeronautics and Space Administration | United States of AmericaKennedy Space Center, FL, USA
TBD June, 2028
SLS Block 1B | Artemis V
National Aeronautics and Space Administration | United States of AmericaKennedy Space Center, FL, USA
TBD December, 2028
SLS Block 1B | Artemis VI
National Aeronautics and Space Administration | United States of AmericaKennedy Space Center, FL, USA
TBD September, 2030
SLS Block 1B | Artemis VII
National Aeronautics and Space Administration | United States of AmericaKennedy Space Center, FL, USA
TBD September, 2031
Flight Record
No spaceflights found for .
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NROL-95
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Starship
Flight 13
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