Isaacman lays out SLS path to the 2030s

· Nasaspaceflight · Nov. 11, 2026, 5 a.m.
Summary
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman discusses the future of the Space Launch System (SLS) and plans for the 2030s, emphasizing the decision to standardize SLS, move towards a Centaur V upper stage, and halt work on Mobile Launcher 2. He addresses the need to launch more frequently to reduce costs and maintain operational efficiency while preparing for future lunar missions like Artemis III. Discussions on industry input for lunar transportation systems highlight a long-term goal for sustained lunar presence, although no immediate changes are expected in the current architecture.