SLS Materials & Resources
Learn about the Space Launch System and its capabilities while having fun.
These materials were developed for use by educators, students, parents, museums, afterschool programs, etc. Print as many copies as you need, as long as they are used for educational and not monetary purposes.
Explore NASA's media galleries to view and download high-resolution images of the solar system, agency missions, and more.
Build Your Own Space Launch System
Bingo Game
Engineering is Out of This World!
The Space Launch System (SLS) will be able to carry astronauts and materials, known as payloads. Acoustical, Aerospace, Electrical, Materials, and Mechanical engineers are helping to build the SLS.
SLS Acoustical Engineering (PDF)
Acoustical engineers design, analyze, and control sound and vibration.
SLS Aerospace Engineering (PDF)
Aerospace engineers design, build, and test aircraft and spacecraft.
SLS Electrical Engineering (PDF)
Electrical engineers design, develop, build, and test electrical systems and electronic equipment.
SLS Materials Engineering (PDF)
Materials engineers design, create, and study materials, like plastic and aluminum.
SLS Mechanical Engineering (PDF)
Mechanical engineers design, develop, build, and test mechanical devices, including tools, engines, and machines.
Hands-on Activities
› How Far Will It Go? (Linked to CC-Math)
› SLS Heavy Lifting (Linked to NGSS and CC-Math)
› Light but Strong: A Lesson In Engineering (Linked to NGSS)
› How Big Is It? A Lesson in Scale Comparison (Linked to NGSS)
› Rocket Educators Guide (standards based)
› Spacecraft Structures: A Lesson in Engineering