Vehicle / SINCE 2003

Atlas V 521

ABOUT

Atlas V is the fifth major version in the Atlas rocket family. It is an expendable launch system originally designed by Lockheed Martin, now being operated by United Launch Alliance (ULA), a joint venture between Lockheed and Boeing.

SPECIFICATIONS 11
Length 58.3 m
Diameter 3.81 m
Launch Mass T 590
Leo Capacity 13,490 kg
Gto Capacity 6,475 kg
Thrust 7,203 kN
Launch Cost Usd 135,000,000
Reusable No
Total Launches 2
Successful Launches 2
Maiden Flight 2003-07-17