Space Launch System Block 1
Space Launch System familyNational Aeronautics and Space AdministrationActive
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
- Thrust
- 39,000 kN
- Height
- 98 m
- Diameter
- 8.4 m
- Launch mass
- 2,628 t
- Stages
- 2
- Launch cost
- $2,000M
- LEO capacity
- 95,000 kg
Specifications from Launch Library. Figures the operator has not published are omitted.
Flight record
2flightswith a definitive outcome
100%success rate2 of 2
2success streakcurrent
Counted from padside's own launch record, the same basis as the stats page.