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one launch of NASA's SLS moon rocket cost
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How much does one launch of NASA's SLS moon rocket cost?

Cost per Artemis launch (rocket, Orion capsule, ground systems)

💡 NASA's moon rocket is fully expendable – nothing is reused. Each launch also includes an Orion capsule.

Answer

€3.9B

€3,900,000,000 · Total cost · 2022

The SLS is not reusable – each rocket is used up in a single launch.

US$4.1B, converted at the 2022 rate.

Source: NASA Office of Inspector General, 2022

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