Space Launch System Rocket Launch Schedule - Launch Dates & Countdowns
America’s Rocket for Deep Space Exploration
1 TOTAL LAUNCHES
1 TOTAL LANDINGS
2 FUTURE LAUNCHES
Upcoming Launches
To Be Determined
SLS Block 1 | Artemis II
Wed 29, Apr 2026 07:00:PM
Launch Complex 39B
Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA
Mission Details
Artemis II is the first crewed mission as part of the Artemis program. Artemis II will send a crew of 4 - 3 Americans and 1 Canadian around the moon and return them back to Earth.
The mission will test the core systems of NASA's Orion spacecraft including the critical life support system, among other systems which could not be tested during Artemis I due to the lack of crew onboard.
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SLS Block 1 | Artemis III
Tue 29, Jun 2027 07:00:PM
Launch Complex 39B
Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA
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SLS Block 1B | Artemis IV
Fri 29, Sep 2028 07:00:PM
Launch Complex 39B
Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA
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SLS Block 1B | Artemis V
Sat 29, Sep 2029 07:00:PM
Launch Complex 39B
Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA
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SLS Block 1B | Artemis VI
Sun 29, Sep 2030 07:00:PM
Launch Complex 39B
Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA
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Space Launch System Block 1
Family
Space Launch System
Length
111
Diameter
8.4
Launch Mass
2628
Low Earth Orbit Capacity
95000
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.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration | USA
Launchers
Space Shuttle | SLS
Spacecraft
Orion
Total Launches
141
Successful Launches
20
Upcoming Launches
6
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is an independent agency of the executive branch of the United States federal government responsible for the civilian space program, as well as aeronautics and aerospace research. NASA have many launch facilities but most are inactive. The most commonly used pad will be LC-39B at Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
