Development of SLS began in 2011 as a replacement for the retiring Space Shuttle and the canceled Ares I and Ares V launch vehicles. SLS was built using a combination of Shuttle components, …

Dec 15, 2025 · Combining power and capability, NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket is part of NASA’s backbone for deep space exploration and Artemis.

13 hours ago · NASA rolled its massive Space Launch System rocket toward its launchpad in Florida on Saturday, kicking off a final phase of preparations for the agency's Artemis II mission that is poised to …

14 hours ago · NASA’s SLS and Orion rolled to the launch pad for the Artemis 2 mission Jan. 17, though uncertainty remains about when the mission will be ready to launch.

5 days ago · With launch potentially just three weeks away, the agency is working tirelessly to get the SLS rocket, Orion spacecraft, and the Artemis 2 crew ready for liftoff.

22 hours ago · SLS is often called the most expensive Many at NASA and on Capitol Hill have called SLS " America’s rocket," treating it as a national asset akin to a custom-built aircraft carrier for the …

The most comprehensive, up-to-date list of upcoming SLS rocket launches. Search the 6 scheduled launches, with filters to easily find specific SLS missions. Perfect for researchers and space …

4 days ago · NASA outlines plan for imminent launch of Artemis human moon mission In the days ahead, NASA could roll out the towering SLS rocket that will propel four astronauts on a journey …

2 days ago · Ahead of the historic mission which will return humans around the moon, NASA's giant SLS rocket is set to roll to the KSC launch pad for testing.

Jun 27, 2025 · The Space Launch System (SLS) is NASA’s next-generation heavy-lift rocket, designed to carry astronauts and cargo beyond Earth’s orbit as part of missions to the Moon, Mars, and …