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RS-25
The reusable Space Shuttle Main Engine identity adapted for expendable use on SLS.
Identity
Aliases
Space Shuttle Main Engine
SSME
Domains
spaceflight
Identity Level
model
Kind
liquid-rocket-engine
Name
RS-25
Status
active
Details
Description
The reusable Space Shuttle Main Engine identity adapted for expendable use on SLS.
Developers
Developer
Developer
Manufacturers
Manufacturer
Propellants
liquid hydrogen
liquid oxygen
Links
Official Url
https://www.nasa.gov/reference/space-launch-system-rs-25-core-stage-engine/
Assets & Meta
Creation Time
July 29, 2026 at 10:19:55 UTC
Updated Time
July 29, 2026 at 10:19:55 UTC
Other
Sources
Accessed Date
2026-07-29
Note
Supports the legacy vehicle installation and the narrow canonical identity used for migration.
Publisher
Official vehicle or program source
Title
Space Launch System Block 1B official vehicle reference
Url
https://www.nasa.gov/reference/sls-space-launch-system-block-1b/
Accessed Date
2026-07-29
Publisher
NASA
Title
Space Launch System RS-25 Core Stage Engine
Url
https://www.nasa.gov/reference/space-launch-system-rs-25-core-stage-engine/
Accessed Date
2026-07-29
Note
Supports the legacy vehicle installation and the narrow canonical identity used for migration.
Publisher
Official vehicle or program source
Title
Space Launch System Block 2 official vehicle reference
Url
https://www.nasa.gov/reference/space-launch-system/
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