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Atlas V launch from CCAFS LC-41.

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Atlas Vehicle Descriptions

Atlas V

General Description

National Origin

United States

Main Organization

United Launch Alliance

Summary

The Atlas V series of launch vehicles was developed with U.S. government support to meet new demands for government and commercial launch services. The Atlas V uses the RD-180 first stage engine and the Centaur design from the Atlas III, in conjunction with a new first-stage design called the common core booster (CCB). Two basic varieties of the Atlas V are available. The Atlas V 400 version uses the same 4-m diameter class fairing as the Atlas II and III series, and can have up to three solid rocket boosters for increased performance. The Atlas V 500 versions have a new 5-m diameter payload fairing, and can have up to five solid rocket boosters.

Flight Rate

Dependent on Market Demand

Estimated Launch Price

Please contact ULA.

Spaceports

New field for Spaceports Facilities
CAPE CANAVERAL AIR FORCE STATION, FLORIDA
VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIFORNIA

Primary Missions

Medium and heavy spacecraft with experience to all orbit regimes (LEO, MEO, MTO, Sun Synch, Polar, GTO, GEO, Lunar, and Interplanetary) and crew/cargo delivery to the International Space Station

Status

Operational

Key Organizations

Marketing Organization

United Launch Alliance

Launch Service Provider

United Launch Alliance

Performance

Total Orbital Flights: 85
Launch Vehicle Successes: 85