The Basics of SLS

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 Space Launch System


Hi everyone!!! Today I am discussing the SLS 
(Space Launch System) !! Let's take a look at it!





Intro

The SLS was launched on March 8th, 2022, and is very important to the Artemis program. But, what is the SLS? Well, it is a super heavy-lift vehicle, and did you know that the SLS is more powerful than the Saturn V Rocket (that carried Apollo)?

Returning back to the Moon exploration needs a  fast and powerful rocket to conquer the pull of Earth's gravity and set it to its destination. Once, SLS launches on its first flight it will exert a maximum of 8.8 million pounds of thrust, producing more power than any rocket ever built. 


Its power and capabilities will send further and farther deep space missions, also it can carry more than 27 metric tons.



 Basic Facts 

It was manufactured by Aerojet Rocketdyne, Northrop Grumman, Boeing, United Launch Alliance, and NASA. 

Its country of origin, of course, is the United States. 

This Project cost about $23 billion... That's expensive!!

 How tall is it? Well, it is 321 ft tall. Its diameter is 8.4 m (24 ft). 

Did you know NASA started building SLS in November 2012!

That is very long ago. They have to have a lot of patience!


How much mass is the SLS? Well, Block 1 mass is 95 tons, Block 1B is 105 tons,  and Block 2 is 130 tons!! 



Basic Questions



What is the Core Stage?

It's the foundation of the propulsion system (thrusters) that helps to launch the rocket.

What is the Green Run Test?

It's a test that will power up the core stage. Basically, to test the core test. It will also test the 4 RS-25 engines. 

How is the Green Run test different?

The test checks everything on the core stage and verified that it is ready. 

How many people have built together the SLS?

Many people have worked hard for this rocket to launch. It has been Nasa's success to launch it.

How big is the train that delivers the SLS booster segments?

The 21-car train uses two engines each engine will produce 6,000 horsepower (about  600-900 mph). Wow!


Conclusion

Do you think the SLS is amazing? Yuppp...

 There are so many amazing things about it. Ever since it is the most powerful rocket ever designed!!

-Akshaya Bandari


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