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 · overall launch-vehicle height
Overall launch-vehicle height · approximate
Typical recorded range: 98 m to 99 m.
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Space Launch System Block 1 vs Football pitch: length comparison
The length of a football pitch is about 1.07 times the overall launch-vehicle height of an SLS Block 1.
Space Launch System Block 1 is NASA’s heavy-lift rocket designed for launching deep space missions beyond Earth orbit.
A football pitch is the marked rectangular playing surface used for association football.
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Space Launch System Block 1
Overall launch-vehicle height: 98.1 m; approximate; range 98 m–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 overall launch-vehicle height is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
Football pitch
Length: 105 m; recommended.
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
We compare the overall launch-vehicle height of an SLS Block 1. This is an estimate; check the notes for its rounding and uncertainty. 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.
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Recorded properties
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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