Space Launch System Block 1
Space Launch System Block 1 is NASA’s heavy-lift rocket designed for launching deep space missions beyond Earth orbit.
Also known as: SLS Block 1, Space Launch System
How big is it?
98.1 m tall
Overall launch-vehicle height · approximate
Typical recorded range: 98 m to 99 m.
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About the same scale as Football pitch.
Football pitch: A football pitch is the marked rectangular playing surface used for association football.
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Space Launch System Block 1
NASA’s SLS Block 1 launch vehicle stands approximately 98.1 m tall and has an approximate liftoff mass of 2.6 million kg. Payload and mission configuration alter the total mass.
The marked overall launch-vehicle height is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
Football pitch
105 × 68 m playing surface. Excludes surrounding space.
The marked length is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
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Why we use 98.1 m
For comparison, this page uses overall launch-vehicle height. This is labelled approximate; the central value is useful for comparison, while real values or measurement solutions can vary. The recorded range is 98 m to 99 m.
NASA’s SLS Block 1 launch vehicle stands approximately 98.1 m tall and has an approximate liftoff mass of 2.6 million kg. Payload and mission configuration alter the total mass.
The marked vertical span follows the named feature; transparent margins and unmeasured details do not alter it. How calibrated comparisons work →
Recorded properties
Space Launch System Block 1 dimensions and measurements
| Property | Selected value | Recorded range | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98.1 m | 98 m to 99 m | approximate | |
| 2,608 t | 2,550 t to 2,650 t | approximate |
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- NASA — Space Launch SystemBlock 1 vehicle height, liftoff mass and launch configuration.
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