As it stands today, the SLS is the most powerful rocket at NASA’s disposal, and future versions of the SLS will be able to lift more than private vehicles, but those companies have shown they can innovate far faster (and for far less money) than NASA and its partners. For example, the solid rocket boosters on the side of the rocket are upgraded versions of what made the shuttle so dangerous to launch. Adding to the expense and complexity is the time it has taken NASA and its partners to bring the Artemis program to this point.
Author: Stephen Hackett
Published at: 2026-01-21 21:42:37
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