00:00The SLS is currently the most powerful operational rocket in the world.
00:05Not the most modern, not the cheapest, but purely in terms of thrust, an absolute monster.
00:11If we take an objective look at the Artemis rocket, we're talking about a real heavyweight.
00:16The Space Launch System stands around 98 meters tall, weights about 2600 metric tons at launch
00:25and develops a lift of thrust of nearly 4000 tons.
00:30That puts the rocket, purely in terms of thrust, even above the legendary Saturn V.
00:36And that alone is already a pretty bold statement.
00:39Structurally, the SLS essentially consists of four major building blocks.
