ABOUT SPACE LAUNCH SYSTEM (SLS)
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.
PAYLOAD CAPACITY
95,000 kg
TO LEO
209,475 lbs
LIFTOFF THRUST
39,000
KILONEWTONS
8,767,551
POUNDS-FORCE
~52,300
HORSEPOWER
DIMENSIONS
Height111 m (364 ft)
Diameter8.4 m (27.6 ft)
Launch Mass2,628 kg (5,795 lbs)
Stages2
FLIGHT HISTORY
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