Space Launch System (SLS): la NASA et "l'après navette"

Toujours impressionnants ces nouveaux projets et les objectifs qui les portent... En route pour Mars?

"The Space Launch System, or SLS, will be designed to carry the Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle, as well as important cargo, equipment and science experiments to Earth's orbit and destinations beyond. Additionally, the SLS will serve as a back up for commercial and international partner transportation services to the International Space Station.

"This launch system will create good-paying American jobs, ensure continued U.S. leadership in space, and inspire millions around the world," NASA Administrator Charles Bolden said. "President Obama challenged us to be bold and dream big, and that's exactly what we are doing at NASA. While I was proud to fly on the space shuttle, tomorrow's explorers will now dream of one day walking on Mars."

Lien vers le site de la NASA où vous découvrirez de multiples vidéos et des maquettes du projet.
http://www.nasa.gov/exploration/systems/sls/sls1.html