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Space Launch System Block 1B

Retired· National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Space Launch System Block 1B

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

Space Launch System Block 1B

Specifications

Height: 111 m
Diameter: 8.4 m
Liftoff mass: 2,948 t
Liftoff thrust: 39,000 kN
To low Earth orbit: 105,000 kg
Stages: 2
Listed launch price: $2 billion
Manufacturer: National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Flies for Artemis.

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SLS Block 1B | Artemis IV

SLS Block 1B | Artemis IVNational Aeronautics and Space Administration · Space Launch System Block 1B · Launch Complex 39B, Kennedy Space Center, FL, USATo Be DeterminedNET H1 2028 Dec—NET

SLS Block 1B | Artemis V

SLS Block 1B | Artemis VNational Aeronautics and Space Administration · Space Launch System Block 1B · Launch Complex 39B, Kennedy Space Center, FL, USATo Be DeterminedNET H2 2028 Sep30Mon

SLS Block 1B | Artemis VI

SLS Block 1B | Artemis VINational Aeronautics and Space Administration · Space Launch System Block 1B · Launch Complex 39B, Kennedy Space Center, FL, USATo Be Determined12:00 AM UTC Sep30Tue

SLS Block 1B | Artemis VII

SLS Block 1B | Artemis VIINational Aeronautics and Space Administration · Space Launch System Block 1B · Launch Complex 39B, Kennedy Space Center, FL, USATo Be Determined12:00 AM UTC

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