Rocket Details

In-depth specifications and launch history

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Atlas V 541

Atlas V 541

Atlas Family

About This Rocket

Towed to Port of Canaveral; cannibalized for parts to build Starhopper.

Physical Specifications

Height60 m
Diameter3.8 m
Launch Mass479 kg
StagesN/A - 2

Performance

LEO Capacity17,410 kg
GTO Capacity8,290 kg
ThrustN/A kN
Launch Cost$145,000,000

Manufacturer

United Launch Alliance logo

United Launch Alliance

(ULA)

CommercialUSAFounded 2006

United Launch Alliance (ULA) is a joint venture of Lockheed Martin Space Systems and Boeing Defense, Space & Security. ULA was formed in December 2006 by combining the teams at these companies which provide spacecraft launch services to the government of the United States. ULA launches from both coasts of the US. They launch their Atlas V vehicle from LC-41 in Cape Canaveral and LC-3E at Vandeberg. Their Delta IV launches from LC-37 at Cape Canaveral and LC-6 at Vandenberg.

Total Launches

162

Success: 162Failed: 0

Success Rate

100.0%

Landing Success

0%

0/0 attempts

AdministratorCEO: Tory Bruno
Vehicle FamilyAtlas | Delta IV | Vulcan
SpacecraftCST-100 Starliner
Consecutive Successes162

Technical Information

Atlas V with 5m Fairing, 4 SRB, 1 Centaur upper stage engine.

ReusableNo

Launch Statistics

Maiden FlightNov 26, 2011
Total Launches9
Success: 9Failed: 0
Landing Success0/0

Additional Information

Variant541
Serial NumberB1050
Consecutive Successes9