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This presentation compares the three biggest rockets ever built\u2014the legendary Saturn V that took humans to the Moon, NASA\u2019s powerful Space Launch System (SLS), and SpaceX\u2019s ambitious Starship. Learn how these giants stack up in size, power, design and mission goals. Also, discover how each represents a different era of space exploration and our evolving plans to explore the Moon, Mars and beyond.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

About the presenter<\/h2>\n
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Alan Rich is a retired scientist and engineer now working with NASA as a JPL Solar System Ambassador and occasional software tester and tech spin-off developer. He also represents the Los Angeles Astronomical Society. Alan enjoys taking deep topics such as astrophysics and rocket science and presenting them to any age group and education level in a way that’s entertaining and easy to understand.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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