NASA’s Space Launch System is the only rocket capable of carrying crew and large cargo to deep space in a single launch. Powered by the Boeing-built Core Stage, SLS successfully launched as part of the Artemis I Mission on November 16, 2022.

The Space Launch System (SLS) is an American super heavy-lift expendable launch vehicle used by NASA. As the primary launch vehicle of the Artemis Moon landing program, SLS is designed to launch the crewed Orion spacecraft on a trans-lunar trajectory.

3 days ago · The primary contractor for the Space Launch System rocket, Boeing, is preparing for the possibility that NASA cancels the long-running program. On Friday, with less than an hour's notice, David ...

Learn about Boeing's partnership with NASA to launch the first of the Artemis missions that will return humanity to deep space.

SLS investment provides a safe, low-risk, affordable and sustainable pathway to the Moon and Mars and supports NASA human exploration objectives. The SLS Exploration Upper Stage provides the largest payload capacity and reduced operations complexity for lowest mission risk.

Dec 13, 2021 · NASA’s Space Launch System, or SLS, is a super heavy-lift launch vehicle that provides the foundation for human exploration beyond Earth’s orbit. With its unprecedented power and capabilities, SLS is the only rocket that can send Orion, astronauts, and cargo directly to the Moon on a single mission.

Oct 7, 2024 · Combining power and capability, NASA’s Space Launch System rocket is part of NASA’s backbone for deep space exploration and Artemis. SLS is the only rocket that can send Orion, astronauts, and cargo directly to the Moon in a single launch.

3 days ago · WASHINGTON — Boeing has notified employees working on the Space Launch System program that up to 400 of them could lose their jobs as the new administration considers canceling the program.

NASA’s Space Launch System, or SLS, is a super-heavy-lift launch vehicle that provides the foundation for human exploration beyond Earth’s orbit. With its unprecedented power and capabilities, SLS is the only rocket that can send Orion, astronauts, and cargo to the Moon on a …

3 days ago · The Space Launch System (SLS) and Orion production and operating costs are estimated at $4.2 billion per launch for the first four Artemis missions, not including $42 billion in formulation and development costs spent over the past years. Boeing and the others will not get more efficient and watchful of costs.