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Atlas

Family-level launch record combining canonical variants, historical missions, public cadence forecasts, and available payload performance specs.

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Variants
27
Canonical variants linked to this family.
Historical missions
326
Missions in the public mission table with actual launch dates.
Peak listed capacity
Unknown
Maximum payload capacity across listed variants and orbits.

Launch Cadence

Historical missions are grouped by actual launch year. Forecast cadence uses family-level launch-rate rows.

YearHistorical missionsForecast launches
199860
199950
200080
200140
200240
200330
200450
200510

Performance Specs

Payload capacity by variant and target orbit when structured capacity rows are available.

VariantOrbitCapacityAltitudeInclinationSource

No performance specs

No structured payload capacity rows are linked to this vehicle family.

Recent Missions

Latest launched missions using variants in this family.

MissionVariantLaunch
USA 181 [NOSS16]
Atlas 3B SEC
Feb 3, 2005
USA 179 [SDS15]
Atlas IIAS
Aug 31, 2004
AMC-11
Atlas IIAS
May 19, 2004
Superbird 6

Variants

Canonical variants rolled up into this launch vehicle family.

VariantStagesMissionsStatus
Atlas 3A
Not stated2Retired
Atlas 3B DEC
Not stated1Retired
Atlas 3B SEC
Not stated3Retired
Atlas Able
Not stated3Retired
Atlas IIAS
Apr 16, 2004
MBSAT Mission
Atlas 3A
Mar 13, 2004
AMC-10
Atlas IIAS
Feb 5, 2004
USA 174 (UHF F11)
Atlas 3B SEC
Dec 18, 2003
USA 173 [NOSS15]
Atlas IIAS
Dec 2, 2003

Forecasted Missions

Upcoming mission rows with announced launch timing.

MissionVariantAnnounced

No forecasted missions

No upcoming announced mission rows are linked to this vehicle family.

Atlas Agena A
Not stated4Retired
Atlas Agena B
Not stated28Retired
Atlas Agena D
Not stated15Retired
Atlas B
Not stated1Retired
Atlas Burner 2
Not stated2Retired
Atlas Centaur
Not stated4Retired
Atlas Centaur D
Not stated7Retired
Atlas D
Not stated14Retired
Atlas E
Not stated22Retired
Atlas E Altair
Not stated1Retired
Atlas F
Not stated22Retired
Atlas G Centaur
Not stated7Retired
Atlas H
Not stated5Retired
Atlas I
Not stated11Retired
Atlas II
Not stated10Retired
Atlas IIA
Not stated23Retired
Atlas IIAS
Not stated30Retired
Atlas SLV-3
Not stated1Retired
Atlas SLV-3A Agena D
Not stated12Retired
Atlas SLV-3 Agena B
Not stated1Retired
Atlas SLV-3 Agena D
Not stated48Retired
Atlas SLV-3C Centaur
Not stated17Retired
Atlas SLV-3D Centaur
Not stated32Retired
Track
Mentions
402
All verified mentions of this launch vehicle family in source documents.
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Astrolight has partnered with Kepler Communications to develop the user-terminal segment for ESA’s HydRON Element 3 using its ATLAS-X laser terminal.

RelationshipsCapabilityValue 4.6Jul 14, 2026Europe Space Networks Look to Scale Optical Connectivity
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The ATLAS-X terminal complies with a subset of ESA’s Specification for Terabit/sec Optical Links standard and U.S. Space Development Agency hardware standards.

CapabilityValue 4.0Jul 7, 2026Astrolight Framework Urges Industrialized Laser Backbone to Protect European Space Autonomy

The ATLAS-X terminal includes an integrated Coarse Pointing Assembly.

CapabilityValue 3.8Jul 7, 2026Astrolight Framework Urges Industrialized Laser Backbone to Protect European Space Autonomy

The ATLAS-X terminal is designed for compact commercial small-satellite buses that lack ultra-precise attitude control systems.

CapabilityValue 3.7Jul 7, 2026Astrolight Framework Urges Industrialized Laser Backbone to Protect European Space Autonomy

Astrolight is integrating its ATLAS-X laser communication terminal aboard a standard Kepler low Earth orbit satellite for multi-orbit data routing trials.

PlanCapabilityValue 4.0Jul 7, 2026Astrolight Framework Urges Industrialized Laser Backbone to Protect European Space Autonomy

Amazon Leo followed Kuiper Atlas 1 with three more 27-satellite missions in 2025.

PlanValue 4.0Jul 2, 2026RT by @GewoonLukas_: RT by @GewoonLukas_: Kuiper Atlas 1 launched in April 2025 with 27 satellites onboard, marking the start of a 100+ launch campaign for Amazon Leo. The mission reflected our program codename at the time, Project Kuiper, and was followed by three more 27-satellite missions in 2025.

Kuiper Atlas 1 launched in April 2025 with 27 satellites onboard.

PlanCapabilityValue 3.5Jul 2, 2026RT by @GewoonLukas_: RT by @GewoonLukas_: Kuiper Atlas 1 launched in April 2025 with 27 satellites onboard, marking the start of a 100+ launch campaign for Amazon Leo. The mission reflected our program codename at the time, Project Kuiper, and was followed by three more 27-satellite missions in 2025.

ULA’s Atlas and Centaur propulsion console operators at the Launch Control Center are filling the rocket with liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen.

CapabilityPlanValue 3.0Jul 2, 2026RT by @GewoonLukas_: RT by @GewoonLukas_: Cryogenic propellant loading operations are progressing smoothly at Space Launch Complex-41 for tonight's Atlas V Amazon Leo 8 mission. Atlas and Centaur propulsion console operators here at ULA's Launch Control Center are performing the steps to fill the rocket with liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen. We are targeting launch at exactly 12:27:45 a.m. EDT (0427:45 UTC).

Kuiper Atlas 1 used the program codename Project Kuiper at the time of the mission.

GeneralValue 2.0Jul 2, 2026RT by @GewoonLukas_: RT by @GewoonLukas_: Kuiper Atlas 1 launched in April 2025 with 27 satellites onboard, marking the start of a 100+ launch campaign for Amazon Leo. The mission reflected our program codename at the time, Project Kuiper, and was followed by three more 27-satellite missions in 2025.

Three more 27-satellite missions followed Kuiper Atlas 1 in 2025.

PlanGrowthValue 3.2Jul 2, 2026RT by @GewoonLukas_: RT by @GewoonLukas_: Kuiper Atlas 1 launched in April 2025 with 27 satellites onboard, marking the start of a 100+ launch campaign for Amazon Leo. The mission reflected our program codename at the time, Project Kuiper, and was followed by three more 27-satellite missions in 2025.

Kuiper Atlas 1 marked the start of a 100+ launch campaign for Amazon Leo.

PlanGrowthValue 4.0Jul 2, 2026RT by @GewoonLukas_: RT by @GewoonLukas_: Kuiper Atlas 1 launched in April 2025 with 27 satellites onboard, marking the start of a 100+ launch campaign for Amazon Leo. The mission reflected our program codename at the time, Project Kuiper, and was followed by three more 27-satellite missions in 2025.

Amazon Leo has completed eight Leo Atlas launches and delivered 224 satellites to orbit.

CapabilityPlanGrowthValue 4.0Jul 2, 2026RT by @GewoonLukas_: RT by @GewoonLukas_: Leo Atlas➡️Leo Vulcan Eight Leo Atlas launches. 224 satellites delivered to orbit. Next up with ULA: The first of 38 missions will on its all-new, heavy-lift Vulcan rocket, capable of carrying 40+ satellites at a time and launching at a faster rate from SLC-41. Mission updates:

Leo Atlas 8 (LA-08) will launch 29 Leo satellites on Atlas V.

PlanCapabilityValue 4.2Jul 1, 2026RT by @GewoonLukas_: RT by @GewoonLukas_: Tonight: Leo Atlas 8 (LA-08) Atlas V rolled to the pad with 29 Leo satellites – our final mission on Atlas V before transitioning to Vulcan with @ULAlaunch. Launch is set for Thurs, Jul 2 at 12:24 a.m. ET from SLC-41. Livestream here:

Leo Atlas 8 (LA-08) is the final mission on Atlas V before Amazon Leo transitions to Vulcan with United Launch Alliance.

PlanRelationshipsValue 4.0Jul 1, 2026RT by @GewoonLukas_: RT by @GewoonLukas_: Tonight: Leo Atlas 8 (LA-08) Atlas V rolled to the pad with 29 Leo satellites – our final mission on Atlas V before transitioning to Vulcan with @ULAlaunch. Launch is set for Thurs, Jul 2 at 12:24 a.m. ET from SLC-41. Livestream here:

Leo Atlas 8 (LA-08) is scheduled to launch on Thursday, July 2 at 12:24 a.m. ET from Space Launch Complex 41.

PlanValue 4.2Jul 1, 2026RT by @GewoonLukas_: RT by @GewoonLukas_: Tonight: Leo Atlas 8 (LA-08) Atlas V rolled to the pad with 29 Leo satellites – our final mission on Atlas V before transitioning to Vulcan with @ULAlaunch. Launch is set for Thurs, Jul 2 at 12:24 a.m. ET from SLC-41. Livestream here:

Leo Atlas 8 (LA-08) is scheduled to launch with United Launch Alliance on July 2.

PlanValue 4.0Jun 18, 2026RT by @GewoonLukas_: RT by @GewoonLukas_: Look back at Leo Europe 3 (LE-03) with @Arianespace. ✅ Largest Leo payload yet, with 36 satellites on board ✅ Heaviest commercial payload ever launched at 22 metric tons ✅ 350+ satellites now in orbit for Amazon Leo Up next: Leo Atlas 8 (LA-08) with @ulalaunch, NET July 2.

GAMBIT Mission 4006 launched on March 11, 1964 atop an Atlas-Agena rocket from Point Arguello Launch Complex II, Pad 3 in California.

GeneralPlanCapabilityValue 4.0Jun 15, 2026Hello, Madison! A top-secret Cold War mission over Wisconsin’s capital

United Launch Alliance is targeting July 3 at 12:03 a.m. ET for the launch of Leo Atlas 8 (LA-08).

PlanValue 4.0Jun 12, 2026RT by @GewoonLukas_: RT by @GewoonLukas_: .@ULAlaunch is targeting Friday, July 3 at 12:03 a.m. ET for the launch of Leo Atlas 8 (LA-08) from SLC-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Every mission adds coverage and capacity to the Leo network, and LA-08 — our fourth Atlas V in three months — is on track to be our 14th overall launch as we work to deliver fast, reliable internet to customers around the world. Follow mission updates here:

Leo Atlas 8 (LA-08) is expected to be United Launch Alliance's 14th overall launch for the Leo network.

PlanGeneralValue 3.6Jun 12, 2026RT by @GewoonLukas_: RT by @GewoonLukas_: .@ULAlaunch is targeting Friday, July 3 at 12:03 a.m. ET for the launch of Leo Atlas 8 (LA-08) from SLC-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Every mission adds coverage and capacity to the Leo network, and LA-08 — our fourth Atlas V in three months — is on track to be our 14th overall launch as we work to deliver fast, reliable internet to customers around the world. Follow mission updates here:

Leo Atlas 8 (LA-08) will launch from SLC-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.

PlanValue 4.0Jun 12, 2026RT by @GewoonLukas_: RT by @GewoonLukas_: .@ULAlaunch is targeting Friday, July 3 at 12:03 a.m. ET for the launch of Leo Atlas 8 (LA-08) from SLC-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Every mission adds coverage and capacity to the Leo network, and LA-08 — our fourth Atlas V in three months — is on track to be our 14th overall launch as we work to deliver fast, reliable internet to customers around the world. Follow mission updates here: