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Atlas 5

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

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Variants
24
Canonical variants linked to this family.
Historical missions
110
Missions in the public mission table with actual launch dates.
Peak listed capacity
18,850 kg
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
201920
202050
202140
202270
202320
202420
202550
202643
202702
202801
202901
203001
203100
203200
203300
203400
203500

Performance Specs

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

VariantOrbitCapacityAltitudeInclinationSource
Atlas V N22
LEO18,850 kgUnknownUnknownManual Atlas V N22 fallback from Atlas V heavy configuration public capacity.
Atlas V 551
LEO18,850 kgUnknownUnknownNASA KSC Launch Services Program - ULA educational page
Atlas V 551 G
LEO18,814 kg200 km28.5 deg

Recent Missions

Latest launched missions using variants in this family.

MissionVariantLaunch
Amazon Leo LA-08
Atlas V 551 G
Jul 2, 2026
Amazon Leo LA-07
Atlas V 551 G
May 29, 2026
Amazon Leo LA-06
Atlas V 551 G
Apr 28, 2026
Amazon Leo LA-05

Variants

Canonical variants rolled up into this launch vehicle family.

VariantStagesMissionsStatus
Atlas V 401
Not stated26Retired
Atlas V 401 C
Not stated15Active
Atlas V 411
Not stated5Retired
Atlas V 411 C
Not stated1Retired
203600
203700
203800
203900
204000
204101

Forecast Location Split

1 launch location represented.

YearLocationLaunchesConfidenceBasis
2026Space Launch Complex 41, Cape Canaveral (Cape Canaveral Air Station, Florida)365%Residual Atlas V missions are mostly Amazon Leo and Starliner-related. Cadence falls to zero once sold manifest clears; physical pad could support more but roc...
2027Space Launch Complex 41, Cape Canaveral (Cape Canaveral Air Station, Florida)265%Residual Atlas V missions are mostly Amazon Leo and Starliner-related. Cadence falls to zero once sold manifest clears; physical pad could support more but roc...
2028Space Launch Complex 41, Cape Canaveral (Cape Canaveral Air Station, Florida)165%Residual Atlas V missions are mostly Amazon Leo and Starliner-related. Cadence falls to zero once sold manifest clears; physical pad could support more but roc...
2029Space Launch Complex 41, Cape Canaveral (Cape Canaveral Air Station, Florida)165%Residual Atlas V missions are mostly Amazon Leo and Starliner-related. Cadence falls to zero once sold manifest clears; physical pad could support more but roc...
2030Space Launch Complex 41, Cape Canaveral (Cape Canaveral Air Station, Florida)165%Residual Atlas V missions are mostly Amazon Leo and Starliner-related. Cadence falls to zero once sold manifest clears; physical pad could support more but roc...
2031Space Launch Complex 41, Cape Canaveral (Cape Canaveral Air Station, Florida)065%Residual Atlas V missions are mostly Amazon Leo and Starliner-related. Cadence falls to zero once sold manifest clears; physical pad could support more but roc...
2032Space Launch Complex 41, Cape Canaveral (Cape Canaveral Air Station, Florida)065%Residual Atlas V missions are mostly Amazon Leo and Starliner-related. Cadence falls to zero once sold manifest clears; physical pad could support more but roc...
2033Space Launch Complex 41, Cape Canaveral (Cape Canaveral Air Station, Florida)065%Residual Atlas V missions are mostly Amazon Leo and Starliner-related. Cadence falls to zero once sold manifest clears; physical pad could support more but roc...
2034Space Launch Complex 41, Cape Canaveral (Cape Canaveral Air Station, Florida)065%Residual Atlas V missions are mostly Amazon Leo and Starliner-related. Cadence falls to zero once sold manifest clears; physical pad could support more but roc...
2035Space Launch Complex 41, Cape Canaveral (Cape Canaveral Air Station, Florida)065%Residual Atlas V missions are mostly Amazon Leo and Starliner-related. Cadence falls to zero once sold manifest clears; physical pad could support more but roc...
2036Space Launch Complex 41, Cape Canaveral (Cape Canaveral Air Station, Florida)065%Residual Atlas V missions are mostly Amazon Leo and Starliner-related. Cadence falls to zero once sold manifest clears; physical pad could support more but roc...
2037Space Launch Complex 41, Cape Canaveral (Cape Canaveral Air Station, Florida)065%Residual Atlas V missions are mostly Amazon Leo and Starliner-related. Cadence falls to zero once sold manifest clears; physical pad could support more but roc...
2038Space Launch Complex 41, Cape Canaveral (Cape Canaveral Air Station, Florida)065%Residual Atlas V missions are mostly Amazon Leo and Starliner-related. Cadence falls to zero once sold manifest clears; physical pad could support more but roc...
2039Space Launch Complex 41, Cape Canaveral (Cape Canaveral Air Station, Florida)065%Residual Atlas V missions are mostly Amazon Leo and Starliner-related. Cadence falls to zero once sold manifest clears; physical pad could support more but roc...
2040Space Launch Complex 41, Cape Canaveral (Cape Canaveral Air Station, Florida)065%Residual Atlas V missions are mostly Amazon Leo and Starliner-related. Cadence falls to zero once sold manifest clears; physical pad could support more but roc...
2041Space Launch Complex 41, Cape Canaveral (Cape Canaveral Air Station, Florida)155%Residual Atlas V missions are mostly Amazon Leo and Starliner-related. Cadence falls to zero once sold manifest clears; physical pad could support more but roc...
Space Launch Complex 41, Cape Canaveral (Cape Canaveral Air Station, Florida)
2026 · 65% confidence
3

Residual Atlas V missions are mostly Amazon Leo and Starliner-related. Cadence falls to zero once sold manifest clears; physical pad could support more but rocket is unavailable c...

Space Launch Complex 41, Cape Canaveral (Cape Canaveral Air Station, Florida)
2027 · 65% confidence
2

Residual Atlas V missions are mostly Amazon Leo and Starliner-related. Cadence falls to zero once sold manifest clears; physical pad could support more but rocket is unavailable c...

Space Launch Complex 41, Cape Canaveral (Cape Canaveral Air Station, Florida)
2028 · 65% confidence
1

Residual Atlas V missions are mostly Amazon Leo and Starliner-related. Cadence falls to zero once sold manifest clears; physical pad could support more but rocket is unavailable c...

Space Launch Complex 41, Cape Canaveral (Cape Canaveral Air Station, Florida)
2029 · 65% confidence
1

Residual Atlas V missions are mostly Amazon Leo and Starliner-related. Cadence falls to zero once sold manifest clears; physical pad could support more but rocket is unavailable c...

Space Launch Complex 41, Cape Canaveral (Cape Canaveral Air Station, Florida)
2030 · 65% confidence
1
ULA Atlas V Launch Services User's Guide Rev 11
Atlas V 551 G
LEO18,487 kg500 km28.5 degULA Atlas V Launch Services User's Guide Rev 11
Atlas V 551 G
LEO17,703 kg1,000 km28.5 degULA Atlas V Launch Services User's Guide Rev 11
Atlas V 541 G
LEO17,443 kg200 km28.5 degULA Atlas V Launch Services User's Guide Rev 11
Atlas V 541 G
LEO17,234 kg500 km28.5 degULA Atlas V Launch Services User's Guide Rev 11
Atlas V 541 G
LEO16,294 kg1,000 km28.5 degULA Atlas V Launch Services User's Guide Rev 11
Atlas V 531 G1
LEO15,575 kg200 km28.5 degULA Atlas V Launch Services User's Guide Rev 11
Atlas V 531 G1
LEO15,340 kg500 km28.5 degULA Atlas V Launch Services User's Guide Rev 11
Atlas V 551 G
SSO14,917 kg500 kmUnknownULA Atlas V Launch Services User's Guide Rev 11
Atlas V 531 G1
LEO14,531 kg1,000 km28.5 degULA Atlas V Launch Services User's Guide Rev 11
Atlas V 551 G
SSO14,168 kg1,000 kmUnknownULA Atlas V Launch Services User's Guide Rev 11
Atlas V 421 G1
LEO14,067 kg200 km28.5 degULA Atlas V Launch Services User's Guide Rev 11
Atlas V 541 G
SSO13,761 kg500 kmUnknownULA Atlas V Launch Services User's Guide Rev 11
Atlas V 421 G1
LEO13,544 kg500 km28.5 degULA Atlas V Launch Services User's Guide Rev 11
Atlas V 541 G
SSO13,049 kg1,000 kmUnknownULA Atlas V Launch Services User's Guide Rev 11
Atlas V 421 G1
LEO13,038 kg1,000 km28.5 degULA Atlas V Launch Services User's Guide Rev 11
Atlas V 531 G1
SSO12,228 kg500 kmUnknownULA Atlas V Launch Services User's Guide Rev 11
Atlas V 531 G1
SSO11,608 kg1,000 kmUnknownULA Atlas V Launch Services User's Guide Rev 11
Atlas V 511 G
LEO10,986 kg200 km28.5 degULA Atlas V Launch Services User's Guide Rev 11
Atlas V 511 G
LEO10,774 kg500 km28.5 degULA Atlas V Launch Services User's Guide Rev 11
Atlas V 421 G1
SSO10,309 kg500 kmUnknownULA Atlas V Launch Services User's Guide Rev 11
Atlas V 511 G
LEO10,200 kg1,000 km28.5 degULA Atlas V Launch Services User's Guide Rev 11
Atlas V 421 G1
SSO9,949 kg1,000 kmUnknownULA Atlas V Launch Services User's Guide Rev 11
Atlas V 401 C
LEO9,797 kg200 km28.5 degULA Atlas V Launch Services User's Guide Rev 11
Atlas V 401 C
LEO9,269 kg500 km28.5 degULA Atlas V Launch Services User's Guide Rev 11
Atlas V 401 C
LEO9,011 kg1,000 km28.5 degULA Atlas V Launch Services User's Guide Rev 11
Atlas V 551 G
GTO8,900 kg35,786 km27 degULA Atlas V Launch Services User's Guide Rev 11
Atlas V 551
GTO8,900 kgUnknownUnknownNASA KSC Launch Services Program - ULA educational page
Atlas V 551 G
Apr 4, 2026
Amazon Leo LA-04
Atlas V 551 G
Dec 16, 2025
Viasat-3 F2
Atlas V 551 G
Nov 14, 2025
Kuiper KA-03
Atlas V 551 G
Sep 25, 2025
Kuiper KA-02
Atlas V 551 G
Jun 23, 2025

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 V 421
Not stated4Retired
Atlas V 421 C
Not stated3Retired
Atlas V 421 C1
Not stated1Retired
Atlas V 421 G1
Not stated1Active
Atlas V 431
Not stated2Retired
Atlas V 431 C
Not stated1Retired
Atlas V 501
Not stated6Active
Atlas V 501 C
Not stated2Retired
Atlas V 511 G
Not stated1Active
Atlas V 521
Not stated2Retired
Atlas V 531
Not stated3Retired
Atlas V 531 G
Not stated1Retired
Atlas V 531 G1
Not stated1Active
Atlas V 541
Not stated2Retired
Atlas V 541 C
Not stated5Retired
Atlas V 541 G
Not stated2Active
Atlas V 551
Not stated4Retired
Atlas V 551 C
Not stated7Retired
Atlas V 551 G
Not stated12Active
Atlas V N22
Not stated3Active
Track

Residual Atlas V missions are mostly Amazon Leo and Starliner-related. Cadence falls to zero once sold manifest clears; physical pad could support more but rocket is unavailable c...

Space Launch Complex 41, Cape Canaveral (Cape Canaveral Air Station, Florida)
2031 · 65% confidence
0

Residual Atlas V missions are mostly Amazon Leo and Starliner-related. Cadence falls to zero once sold manifest clears; physical pad could support more but rocket is unavailable c...

Space Launch Complex 41, Cape Canaveral (Cape Canaveral Air Station, Florida)
2032 · 65% confidence
0

Residual Atlas V missions are mostly Amazon Leo and Starliner-related. Cadence falls to zero once sold manifest clears; physical pad could support more but rocket is unavailable c...

Space Launch Complex 41, Cape Canaveral (Cape Canaveral Air Station, Florida)
2033 · 65% confidence
0

Residual Atlas V missions are mostly Amazon Leo and Starliner-related. Cadence falls to zero once sold manifest clears; physical pad could support more but rocket is unavailable c...

Space Launch Complex 41, Cape Canaveral (Cape Canaveral Air Station, Florida)
2034 · 65% confidence
0

Residual Atlas V missions are mostly Amazon Leo and Starliner-related. Cadence falls to zero once sold manifest clears; physical pad could support more but rocket is unavailable c...

Space Launch Complex 41, Cape Canaveral (Cape Canaveral Air Station, Florida)
2035 · 65% confidence
0

Residual Atlas V missions are mostly Amazon Leo and Starliner-related. Cadence falls to zero once sold manifest clears; physical pad could support more but rocket is unavailable c...

Space Launch Complex 41, Cape Canaveral (Cape Canaveral Air Station, Florida)
2036 · 65% confidence
0

Residual Atlas V missions are mostly Amazon Leo and Starliner-related. Cadence falls to zero once sold manifest clears; physical pad could support more but rocket is unavailable c...

Space Launch Complex 41, Cape Canaveral (Cape Canaveral Air Station, Florida)
2037 · 65% confidence
0

Residual Atlas V missions are mostly Amazon Leo and Starliner-related. Cadence falls to zero once sold manifest clears; physical pad could support more but rocket is unavailable c...

Mentions
957
All verified mentions of this launch vehicle family in source documents.
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Actions

The Launch Readiness Review is GO to continue preparations for the launch of Atlas V with Amazon's fourth Leo constellation mission.

PlanRelationshipsValue 4.0Dec 12, 2025RT by @GewoonLukas_: The Launch Readiness Review is GO to continue preps for launch of Atlas V with our fourth Amazon Leo constellation mission. Liftoff is planned for Monday at 3:49 a.m. EST (0849 UTC) from Cape Canaveral. Early weather forecast is 65% favorable. Live updates and webcast: http://bit.ly/av_leo4
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MAVEN was launched on an Atlas V rocket in 2013.

PlanValue 4.0Dec 10, 2025NASA has lost contact with it's MAVEN Mars orbiter. On December 6th MAVEN went behind Mars, but controllers did not recieve a signal when the spacecraft came into view again. MAVEN launched on an Atlas V in 2013 and has been in Mars orbit since 2014. https://science.nasa.gov/blogs/maven/2025/12/09/nasa-teams-work-maven-spacecraft-signal-loss/

United Launch Alliance is targeting December 15 to launch another 27 Leo satellites into orbit using Atlas V.

PlanGeneralValue 4.3Dec 8, 2025RT by @GewoonLukas_: LA-04 update: Our encapsulated payload left Amazon’s processing facility on Friday for integration with Atlas V, with @ulalaunch targeting Dec. 15 to send another 27 Leo satellites into orbit.

The Atlas V rocket, nicknamed 'The Bruiser,' is scheduled to launch the Amazon Leo Atlas 4 (LA-4) payload on December 15.

PlanGeneralValue 4.0Dec 5, 2025RT by @GewoonLukas_: ULA technicians today transported the Amazon Leo Atlas 4 (LA-4) payload to the Vertical Integration Facility and hoisted the encapsulated satellites atop the Atlas V. This high-performance rocket, nicknamed "The Bruiser," will launch the satellites into space Dec. 15 to enhance broadband access and help connect the world. Launch info: http://bit.ly/av_leo4

ULA technicians hoisted the encapsulated satellites atop the Atlas V rocket.

GeneralValue 3.0Dec 5, 2025RT by @GewoonLukas_: ULA technicians today transported the Amazon Leo Atlas 4 (LA-4) payload to the Vertical Integration Facility and hoisted the encapsulated satellites atop the Atlas V. This high-performance rocket, nicknamed "The Bruiser," will launch the satellites into space Dec. 15 to enhance broadband access and help connect the world. Launch info: http://bit.ly/av_leo4

Atlas V is preparing for its fourth mission to deliver 27 advanced broadband satellites into space for the Amazon Leo constellation.

PlanGrowthGeneralValue 4.0Dec 1, 2025RT by @GewoonLukas_: Launch processing efforts are underway to prepare our fourth Atlas V mission to deliver 27 advanced broadband satellites into space for the Amazon Leo constellation. The Amazon Leo 4 mission is targeting launch in the early morning hours of Dec. 15 from Cape Canaveral, Florida. Spectators from Florida to the Carolinas, New York City, New England and beyond will get a chance to see the rocket streaking into space, weather permitting in your area. Follow mission progress: http://bit.ly/av_leo4 Photos: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCBBpT

The final mate of the solid rocket boosters to the Atlas V rocket occurred on November 24th.

PlanValue 3.0Nov 26, 2025In the days after LVOS, ULA mated the 5 SRB's to the Atlas V rocket, with the final mate occuring on November 24th. Remaining are stacking of the Centaur III upper stage and the fairing with the 27 Amazon Leo satellites. Launch remains set for NET December 15th at 08:52 UTC.

United Launch Alliance mated the five solid rocket boosters to the Atlas V rocket.

RelationshipsCapabilityValue 3.8Nov 26, 2025In the days after LVOS, ULA mated the 5 SRB's to the Atlas V rocket, with the final mate occuring on November 24th. Remaining are stacking of the Centaur III upper stage and the fairing with the 27 Amazon Leo satellites. Launch remains set for NET December 15th at 08:52 UTC.

There are 11 Atlas V launches remaining, including the LA-04 mission.

PlanGeneralValue 3.0Nov 23, 2025On November 19th, ULA placed the Atlas V Common Core Booster for the LA-04 mission on the Mobile Launch Platform, kicking off the launch campaign. Including LA-04, there are 11 Atlas V launches remaining. 5 of these will be for Amazon Leo, the other 6 will be for Starliner.

On November 19th, United Launch Alliance (ULA) placed the Atlas V Common Core Booster for the LA-04 mission on the Mobile Launch Platform, marking the start of the launch campaign.

PlanGeneralValue 4.0Nov 23, 2025On November 19th, ULA placed the Atlas V Common Core Booster for the LA-04 mission on the Mobile Launch Platform, kicking off the launch campaign. Including LA-04, there are 11 Atlas V launches remaining. 5 of these will be for Amazon Leo, the other 6 will be for Starliner.

Five of the remaining Atlas V launches will be for Amazon Leo.

PlanGeneralValue 3.0Nov 23, 2025On November 19th, ULA placed the Atlas V Common Core Booster for the LA-04 mission on the Mobile Launch Platform, kicking off the launch campaign. Including LA-04, there are 11 Atlas V launches remaining. 5 of these will be for Amazon Leo, the other 6 will be for Starliner.

The other six remaining Atlas V launches will be for Starliner.

PlanValue 3.0Nov 23, 2025On November 19th, ULA placed the Atlas V Common Core Booster for the LA-04 mission on the Mobile Launch Platform, kicking off the launch campaign. Including LA-04, there are 11 Atlas V launches remaining. 5 of these will be for Amazon Leo, the other 6 will be for Starliner.

The launch window for the fourth Atlas V 551 rocket launch opens at 3:52 a.m. EST.

PlanGeneralValue 3.2Nov 21, 2025RT by @GewoonLukas_: The fourth launch of the United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V 551 rocket carrying the next batch of production satellites for Amazon Leo (formerly Project Kuiper), Leo 4, is planned for Dec. 15, 2025, pending range approval. The launch window opens at 3:52 a.m. EST. This launch continues a new chapter in the commercial launch industry as Amazon Leo partners with ULA to deliver the majority of its advanced satellites to low Earth orbit (LEO). http://bit.ly/av_leo4

The upcoming launch is Amazon's fourth Atlas V launch.

PlanValue 3.2Nov 21, 2025RT by @GewoonLukas_: Our next mission with @ulalaunch — and our first as Amazon Leo — is set for NET Mon. Dec. 15, with the launch window opening at 3:52 a.m. EST. Fast facts on LA-04 (Leo Atlas 4): ➡️ Amazon’s fourth Atlas V launch ➡️ Seventh mission of the year ➡️ Adds 27 satellites to our constellation

The new AmazonLeo logo has been applied in preparation for an upcoming launch on an Atlas V rocket.

PlanValue 2.5Nov 21, 2025RT by @GewoonLukas_: Install complete: New @AmazonLeo logo freshly applied ahead of our next launch on Atlas V.

The new Amazon Leo logo is going up on a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket fairing.

RelationshipsGeneralValue 1.8Nov 21, 2025RT by @GewoonLukas_: Earlier today: Our new @AmazonLeo logo going up on a @ULAlaunch Atlas V rocket fairing for the first time. Very cool up-close look as teams prep for our seventh launch of the year!

ULA will launch an Atlas V 551 for Amazon LEO, formerly known as Project Kuiper.

PlanRelationshipsValue 4.0Nov 21, 2025ULA has announced that their next launch will be another Atlas V 551 for Amazon LEO (formerly Project Kuiper). The mission is designated LA-04, and will carry another batch of 27 satellites into space. The launch is scheduled for NET December 15th at 08:52 UTC.

The fourth launch of the United Launch Alliance Atlas V 551 rocket carrying the Leo 4 satellites for Amazon Leo is planned for December 15, 2025, pending range approval.

PlanGeneralValue 4.5Nov 21, 2025RT by @GewoonLukas_: The fourth launch of the United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V 551 rocket carrying the next batch of production satellites for Amazon Leo (formerly Project Kuiper), Leo 4, is planned for Dec. 15, 2025, pending range approval. The launch window opens at 3:52 a.m. EST. This launch continues a new chapter in the commercial launch industry as Amazon Leo partners with ULA to deliver the majority of its advanced satellites to low Earth orbit (LEO). http://bit.ly/av_leo4

The second ViaSat-3 satellite, built on the Boeing 702MP+ platform, is healthy on orbit after liftoff aboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket.

CapabilityGeneralValue 4.3Nov 18, 2025ViaSat-3 F2 Successfully Launched by ULA

At 10:04 p.m., United Launch Alliance launched an Atlas V rocket, deploying a Viasat communications satellite.

PlanGeneralValue 4.0Nov 18, 2025Record doubleheader: SpaceX launches 2 Falcon 9 rockets from Florida