LAUNCH CENTER

Launch Image
Success
Wed Nov 16 2022
National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Artemis I

Launch Successful
LAUNCH PREVIEW

Launch Time

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(6:47 AM UTC)

Launch Window Start

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(6:04 AM UTC)

Launch Window End

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(8:04 AM UTC)

RECOVERY OVERVIEW

Location

No Recovery Specified

Type

No Recovery Specified

Rocket Details

Name:

Space Launch System Block 1

Description:

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.

Space Launch System Block 1 rocket
MISSION OVERVIEW
  • Type: Human Exploration
  • Artemis I (previously Exploration Mission 1) is the first flight on Space Launch System and the second flight of Orion crew spacecraft. Mission is planned to be an uncrewed circumlunar flight.
COMPLEX OVERVIEW

Location

Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA

Pad

Launch Complex 39B