Space Launch System (SLS)
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Space Launch System
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About
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.
Vehicle Specifications
Height
111 m
Diameter
8.4 m
Launch Mass
2,948 T
Thrust
39,000 kN
Stages
2
Configuration
Expendable
Launch Record
Total Launches
0
Successful
0
Failed
0
Upcoming
4
Performance
To LEO
105,000 kg
Launch Cost
$2.00B
Programmes 1
Artemis