Rocket that will take humans beyond the Low Earth Orbit

                                                     The expanded view of the SLS (Space Launch System)


NASA is developing a new type of rocket that will take human farther more into space.
The SLS will launch NASA's Orion spacecraft and other payloads, and provide an entirely new capability for human exploration beyond low Earth orbit. Designed to be safe, affordable and flexible for crew and cargo missions, the SLS will continue America's journey of discovery and exploration to destinations including nearby asteroids, Lagrange points, the moon and ultimately, Mars. SLS has a capacity of 143 tons.
The 77 ton rocket is scheduled to launch on 2017. 
For more information about SLS click the link below


http://www.nasa.gov/exploration/systems/sls/H-12-211.html


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