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Video: Future Frontier

Artist concept of SLS on the launchpad.

'Future Frontier' discusses the new Space Launch System (SLS) heavy-lift launch vehicle and its importance to furthering NASA's exploration mission.

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Charting the Course

Graphic for PDF, Voyages, Charting the Course for Sustainable Human Space Exploration

NASA's capability-driven approach is an innovative strategy that challenges the way we think about human space exploration and sets the stage for a new era of discovery.

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SLS Education and Outreach

Artist concept of a Space Launch System launch

Look to this site for images, lithographs, classroom resources and upcoming events to meet and interact with SLS personnel.

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SLS Monthly Highlights

An artist rendition of an asteroid capture in progress.
What's the Latest?

Read about the progress of the Space Launch System via "monthly highlights."

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Why We Explore

why do we explore?
Why Do We Explore?

From the time of our birth, humans have felt a primordial urge to explore -- to blaze new trails, map new lands, and answer profound questions about ourselves and our universe.

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SLS Education and Public Outreach Materials

    Lithos and Bookmarks

    Graphic for SLS litho Space Launch System General Public Lithograph
    The front of this lithograph shows an artist’s concept of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, the Orion spacecraft, the International Space Station and possible destinations such as Mars and near Earth asteroids. The back of the lithograph provides information about the rocket including comparison data between SLS, Saturn V and the Space Shuttle.

    Artist concept of a Space Launch System launch Space Launch System K-8 Lithograph
    The front of this lithograph depicts the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket launching from Kennedy Space Center. The back of the lithograph provides information about the rocket using terms (tall, weight, powerful) and items (the Statue of Liberty, trains, elephants) familiar to members of the public.
    Graphic for SLS 70t bookmark SLS 70t Bookmark
    This bookmark depicts the SLS 70 t rocket with the Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle. Basic rocket information -- height, weight, payload capacity -- is provided on the back. The QR code takes you to the SLS video, Future Frontier.

    Graphic for SLS 130t bookmark SLS 130t Bookmark
    This bookmark depicts the SLS 130 t rocket configured for a large payload. Basic rocket information -- height, weight, payload capacity -- provided on the back. The QR code takes you to the SLS video, Future Frontier.

    Resource Guide

    Small image of the Educators Resource Guide, showing an Space Launch System launch Rockets Educator Guide Description
    The activities and lesson plans contained in this educator guide emphasize hands-on science, prediction, data collection and interpretation, teamwork, and problem solving. The guide also contains background information about the history of rockets and basic rocket science. The rocket activities in this guide support national curriculum standards for science, mathematics and technology.

    Activity Sheets

    Placeholder image, Space Launch System Crew Cut Out Space Launch System (SLS) Crew Cut-Out
    Cutout and assembly your own SLS crew rocket.



    Placeholder image, Out of this World Word Search Out of this World Word Search
    A word search puzzle containing words related to NASA and Space.


    Placeholder image, Connect the Dots Connect the Dots
    When completed, this is a picture of the SLS Cargo rocket.



    Placeholder image, Moon Maze Moon Maze
    A maze inside a half moon connecting the SLS and the Orion spacecraft.


    Placeholder image, Space Launch System Crew Coloring Sheet Space Launch System (SLS) Crew
    In this coloring sheet, the SLS Crew rocket is shown with its different parts labeled.


    Placeholder image, Space Launch System Cargo Rocket Coloring Sheet Color the Space Launch System (SLS) Cargo Rocket
    The SLS Cargo rocket is broken out into different elements.



    Placeholder image, Launching Beyond Earth Orbit Coloring Sheet Launching Beyond Earth's Orbit
    Color the Space Launch System (SLS) crew and cargo rockets, lifting off towards an Asteroid, Mars and the moon.

Education/Outreach Links

    Check out these NASA websites for games, puzzles, and more for kids of all ages.

    Learning Launchpad
    Explore games, videos, and websites that will help kids of all ages discover more about working at NASA.

    Mars Funzone
    your virtual exploration of the Red Planet with interactive games that put you in the driver's seat. Mars Funzone is the destination for Red Planet-related games, amazing facts, activities and special events related to the exploration of Mars.

    Solar System Exploration
    Put together puzzles, learn facts about planets, build your own space fleet, and much more.

    Space Place
    Play games, watch animations, and do projects that teach you about Earth, space, and technology.

    Rocketry
    Play games, watch animations, and do projects that teach you about Earth, space, and technology.

Outreach Contacts

    For additional information, contact:

    Twila Schneider
    Marshall Space Flight Center