National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Space Launch System (SLS)
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Space Launch System (SLS)
Falcon 9
2
Total launches
100%
Success rate
1
Launches in 2026
2
Consecutive successes
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.
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