When did SLS Block 1 first fly?

SLS Block 1 had its first flight in 2022, operated by NASA/Boeing. Current status: active.

What's the payload capacity of SLS Block 1?

SLS Block 1 can lift up to 95 tonnes to Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and 27 tonnes to Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO).

SLS Block 1 stands 98.1 metres tall with a diameter of 8.4 metres. Total thrust at liftoff: 39,144 kN across 2 stages.

No, SLS Block 1 is expendable — boosters and upper stages are not recovered for reflight.

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Name: SLS Block 1
Brand: NASA/Boeing

NASA's deep space launch vehicle for the Artemis programme. Non-reusable. Launched Artemis I (2022) and Artemis II crew (April 2026).

Height

98.1 m

Diameter

8.4 m

Payload to LEO

95 t

Payload to GTO

27 t

Thrust at liftoff

39,144 kN

Stages

Reusable

First flight

2022

Propellant

LH2/LOX + APCP SRBs

When did SLS Block 1 first fly?: SLS Block 1 had its first flight in 2022, operated by NASA/Boeing. Current status: active.
What's the payload capacity of SLS Block 1?: SLS Block 1 can lift up to 95 tonnes to Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and 27 tonnes to Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO).
How tall is SLS Block 1?: SLS Block 1 stands 98.1 metres tall with a diameter of 8.4 metres. Total thrust at liftoff: 39,144 kN across 2 stages.
Is SLS Block 1 reusable?: No, SLS Block 1 is expendable — boosters and upper stages are not recovered for reflight.