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Launch the , a lunar outpost designed to orbit the Moon.

Unlike low-Earth orbit missions (like going to the International Space Station), going to the Moon requires immense speed to escape Earth's gravity and heavy lifting capacity to bring along habitation modules, lunar rovers, and sufficient life support for long-duration missions. The SLS provides the lifting power needed to send heavy, specialized cargo directly to lunar orbit. The Future: From Moon to Mars

Future versions of the rocket will use an upgraded upper stage to deliver even heavier payloads to the Moon and beyond. Why Do We Need a Megarocket? Megarakieta NASA

It is designed to lift over 27 metric tons (roughly 60,000 lbs) to the Moon, including the Orion spacecraft, crew, supplies, and heavy equipment [NASA].

Two massive boosters on the sides provide 75% of the total thrust during the first two minutes of flight. Launch the , a lunar outpost designed to orbit the Moon

Standing over 200 feet tall, the massive core stage houses liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen tanks, feeding four RS-25 engines—engines that previously powered the Space Shuttle fleet [NASA].

Meet the —NASA’s new megarocket, designed not just for a brief visit, but to build a sustained presence on the Moon and pave the way to Mars. What Makes SLS a "Megarocket"? The Future: From Moon to Mars Future versions

The megarocket is a combination of proven shuttle technology and new engineering advancements: