Got this link from the Space Launch System ( SLS ) article in Wikipedia. It gives a detailed proposed mission to Mars using this rocket system. It is called a Design Reference Mission (DRM), and in this example, it is referred to as the "Forward Work Mars Landing".
the 5.0 overview involves a launch campaign using seven HLVs (Heavy Lift Vehicles), sporting nuclear propulsion stages....The 5.0 approach involves seven HLVs launching the major elements of three vehicles using NTR (Nuclear Thermal Rocket) propulsion, namely the MLV Cargo Vehicle – created from two HLV launches, the MLV Habitat Vehicle – created from two HLV launches, and the MTV Crew Transfer Vehicle – created from three HLV launches. All three vehicles would be assembled in Low Earth Orbit.This looks like a rather ambitious and complicated mission proposition.
The SLS rocket is said to be a rocket in search of a mission. Well, here it is. But, it is one of many DRMs, so anything could happen, or nothing could happen. Time will tell.
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