Vehicle / SINCE 1995

Athena I

Lockheed Martin Discontinued
ABOUT

The Athena I, known as the Lockheed Launch Vehicle (LLV) at the time of its first flight and Lockheed Martin Launch Vehicle (LMLV) at the time of its second flight, is an American small expendable launch system which was used for four launches between 1995 and 2001. It is a member of the Athena family of rockets, along with the larger Athena II.

SPECIFICATIONS 9
Length 18.9 m
Diameter 2.36 m
Launch Mass T 66
Leo Capacity 820 kg
Thrust 1,900 kN
Reusable No
Total Launches 4
Successful Launches 3
Maiden Flight 1995-08-15