Space Launch System Block 1 (National Aeronautics and Space Administration)
The Space Launch System Block 1 is a non-reusable, active launch vehicle manufactured by National Aeronautics and Space Administration (established in 1958). It undertook its inaugural launch on 11/16/2022.
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.
Space Launch System Block 1 Specifications
| Variant | Block 1 |
|---|---|
| Length | 98 m |
| Diameter | 8.4 m |
| Stages | 2 |
| Launch Mass | 2628 T |
| Takeoff Thrust | 39000 kN |
| LEO Capacity | 95000 kg |
| Launch Cost | $2,000,000,000 |
Space Launch System Block 1 Launch Record
| Total Launches | 2 |
|---|---|
| Successful Launches | 2 |
| Pending Launches | 1 |
| Consecutive Successful Launches | 2 |
Manufacturer
Administrator: Jared Isaacman
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is an independent agency of the executive branch of the United States federal government responsible for the civilian space program, as well as aeronautics and aerospace research. NASA have many launch facilities but most are inactive. The most commonly used pad will be LC-39B at Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
Program
The Artemis program is a US government-funded crewed spaceflight program that has the goal of landing "the first woman and the next man" on the Moon, specifically at the lunar south pole region.