National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Space Launch System Block 1B

Block 1B

Space Launch System Block 1B
Retired

Overview

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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.

Manufacturer

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Variant

Block 1B

Alias

N/A

Maiden Flight

N/A

Technical Specifications

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111 m

Length

8.4 m

Diameter

3 t

Launch Mass

39000 kN

Liftoff Thrust

105000 kg

LEO Capacity

GTO Capacity

Launch Record

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0

Total Launches

0

Successful

0

Failed

Success Rate

0

Attempted Landings

0

Successful Landings

0

Failed Landings

0

Consecutive Successes

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