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Space Launch System Block 1

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.

Next launchArtemis IIIWed, Jun 30 · Kennedy Space Center Follow Space Launch System (SLS) in the app

Launches

since Nov 2022

Success rate

100%

2 of 2 successful

In a row

successful launches

Launches per Year

Full year2026 so far

Specifications

Height: 98 m
Diameter: 8.4 m
Liftoff mass: 2,628 t
Liftoff thrust: 39,000 kN
To low Earth orbit: 95,000 kg
Stages: 2
Listed launch price: $2 billion
First flight: November 16, 2022
Manufacturer: National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Flies for Artemis.

Next Launches

Jun—NET

SLS Block 1 | Artemis IIINational Aeronautics and Space Administration · Space Launch System Block 1 · Launch Complex 39B, Kennedy Space Center, FL, USATo Be DeterminedNET June 2027

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