Launch vehicle manufacturer
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Vehicles7
Active1
Flights flown188
Success rate94.7%178/188
First flight1959-09-09
Largest to LEO140,000kg · Saturn V
National Aeronautics and Space Administration has built 7 orbital launch vehicles in the United States, flying 188 missions between them. Funding, contracts, leadership and news coverage for National Aeronautics and Space Administration are tracked on Space Index.
Vehicles
| Vehicle | Flights | Success | LEO kg | Maiden | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Space Shuttle | 135 | 99% | 27,500 | 1981 | Retired |
| Saturn V | 13 | 92% | 140,000 | 1967 | Retired |
| Titan II | 12 | 100% | 3,850 | 1964 | Retired |
| Atlas LV-3B | 10 | 70% | 1,360 | 1960 | Retired |
| Saturn IB | 10 | 90% | 21,000 | 1966 | Retired |
| Space Launch System (SLS) | 7 | 100% | 95,000 | 2022 | Active |
| Scout X-1 | 6 | 50% | 59 | 1960 | Retired |
Specifications from Launch Library 2 by The Space Devs, launch records from Space Index. Derived figures are computed here; see sources and method.