Atlas
Atlas
Space Launch Systems
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Basic Information
Name
Atlas
Designation
Atlas
Alternate Designation
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Equipment Type
Space Launch Systems
Manufacturer
Lockheed Martin
Date of Introduction
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Description
The Atlas launch vehicle family evolved from successful Atlas intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). It is suitable for launch payloads into low earth orbits, geosynchronous transfer orbit (GTO) and geosynchronous orbit. The Atlas launch vehicle family available for military and civil markets currently comprises the Atlas II, Atlas III and Atlas V launch vehicles. Atlas II, III and V provide higher performance than older Atlas I launch vehicle by using engines with greater thrust and longer fuel tanks.
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Space Launch Systems
Status
Retired - No Longer Operational
Also Known As
Atlas IIA, Atlas IIAS
Origin
United States of America
Contractor
Lockheed Martin
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
1991
Total Production
63
Specifications (Deagel)
Crew
0
Dimensions — Height
47.5 meter
Dimensions — Rocket Diameter
3.0 meter
Mass — Max Lift-off Thrust
494,500 pound
Mass — Max Lift-off Weight
204 ton
Mass — Payload to GEO
6,100 pound
Mass — Payload to GTO
8,200 pound
Variants
Variant 1
Atlas II
Variant 2
Atlas III
Variant 3
Atlas V
Details
Country of Origin
United States
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a000237
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
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Width
3 m
Height
47.5 m
Weight
204000 kg
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