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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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The launch of the Atlas V rocket for the ViaSat-3 F2 mission is planned no earlier than Thursday, November 13, 2025.

PlanValue 4.2Nov 14, 2025UPDATE: ULA’s Atlas V rocket launches ViaSat-3 Flight 2 mission doubling the bandwidth of Viasat’s entire fleet + creating multi-orbit network

The ViaSat-3 F2 satellite launched aboard United Launch Alliance's Atlas V 551 from Cape Canaveral, Florida.

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Value 4.0
Nov 14, 2025
RT by @GewoonLukas_: ViaSat-3 F2 confirms a successful launch and initial signals acquisition. The satellite lifted off on Thursday, Nov. 13 at 10:04 p.m. EST aboard a @ulalaunch's Atlas V 551 from Cape Canaveral, Florida. https://vsat.co/3K2aoY3 #VS3 #ViaSat3 #VS3F2 #ViaSat3F2

The Atlas V rocket has reached an intermediate geosynchronous transfer orbit for the ViaSat-3 F2 mission.

PlanGeneralValue 4.0Nov 14, 2025RT by @GewoonLukas_: Main engine cutoff 2, or MECO 2, is confirmed for the Centaur upper stage. The Atlas V rocket has reached an intermediate geosynchronous transfer orbit for tonight's the ViaSat-3 F2 mission. The rocket will coast in altitude for the next three hours before ignition of the final launch burn to optimize the payload's deployment orbit. http://bit.ly/av_viasat

The first stage of flight completed with engine cutoff and separation of Atlas V's common core booster.

GeneralValue 2.8Nov 14, 2025RT by @GewoonLukas_: Successful Atlas staging is confirmed. The first stage of flight completed with engine cutoff and separation of Atlas V's common core booster. The Centaur upper stage continues the ascent by accelerating the payload to initial orbital velocity around the Earth. http://bit.ly/av_viasat

The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket's Centaur upper stage deployed the ViaSat-3 Flight 2 spacecraft.

PlanGeneralValue 4.0Nov 14, 2025RT by @GewoonLukas_: Separation confirmed! The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket's Centaur upper stage has deployed the powerhouse ViaSat-3 Flight 2 spacecraft for broadband connectivity to users on land, at sea or in the air, completing today's launch for operator @viasat. http://bit.ly/av_viasat

The Atlas V rocket will coast for about 10 minutes before the ignition of the next launch burn.

PlanValue 3.0Nov 14, 2025RT by @GewoonLukas_: Main engine cutoff 1, or MECO 1, is confirmed for the Centaur upper stage. The Atlas V rocket has reached a preliminary parking orbit with the ViaSat-3 F2 payload. The rocket will coast for about 10 minutes before ignition of the next launch burn, which occurs at a guidance-calculated start time north of the equator. http://bit.ly/av_viasat

Atlas V now weighs just one-quarter of what it did at liftoff.

CapabilityValue 3.0Nov 14, 2025RT by @GewoonLukas_: Payload fairing jettison is confirmed by Atlas V from the edge of space to expose the spacecraft after ascent through the atmosphere. Atlas V now weighs just one-quarter of what it did at liftoff. http://bit.ly/av_viasat

Payload fairing jettison is confirmed by Atlas V from the edge of space to expose the spacecraft after ascent through the atmosphere.

CapabilityValue 3.2Nov 14, 2025RT by @GewoonLukas_: Payload fairing jettison is confirmed by Atlas V from the edge of space to expose the spacecraft after ascent through the atmosphere. Atlas V now weighs just one-quarter of what it did at liftoff. http://bit.ly/av_viasat

The Atlas V 551 rocket launched the ViaSat-3 F2 ultra-high-capacity broadband spacecraft to a geosynchronous transfer orbit.

PlanCapabilityValue 4.5Nov 14, 2025UPDATE: ULA’s Atlas V rocket launches ViaSat-3 Flight 2 mission doubling the bandwidth of Viasat’s entire fleet + creating multi-orbit network

The successful staging of Atlas V has been confirmed.

PlanCapabilityValue 2.0Nov 14, 2025RT by @GewoonLukas_: Successful Atlas staging is confirmed. The first stage of flight completed with engine cutoff and separation of Atlas V's common core booster. The Centaur upper stage continues the ascent by accelerating the payload to initial orbital velocity around the Earth. http://bit.ly/av_viasat

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifted off carrying the ViaSat-3 Flight 2 mission for Viasat, Inc. on November 13 at 10:04 p.m. EST from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.

PlanGeneralValue 4.5Nov 14, 2025UPDATE: ULA’s Atlas V rocket launches ViaSat-3 Flight 2 mission doubling the bandwidth of Viasat’s entire fleet + creating multi-orbit network

The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket successfully lifted off carrying the ViaSat-3 F2 ultra-high-capacity broadband satellite.

PlanGeneralValue 3.8Nov 14, 2025RT by @GewoonLukas_: LIFTOFF of the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket carrying the ViaSat-3 F2 ultra-high-capacity broadband satellite to help unlock opportunity by narrowing the digital divide. http://bit.ly/av_viasat

The Atlas V rocket is 196 feet tall and will weigh 1.3 million pounds when fully fueled.

CapabilityValue 4.0Nov 13, 2025UPDATE: It’s a GO! as ULA progresses towards Thursday launch of ViaSat-3 F2 mission

The United Launch Alliance (ULA) is scheduled to launch the Atlas V rocket carrying the ViaSat-3 Flight 2 (F2) mission for Viasat.

PlanRelationshipsValue 4.0Nov 13, 2025UPDATE: It’s a GO! as ULA progresses towards Thursday launch of ViaSat-3 F2 mission

The Atlas V rocket underwent a flight control steering check of the engine nozzle gimbaling.

CapabilityGeneralValue 2.0Nov 13, 2025UPDATE: It’s a GO! as ULA progresses towards Thursday launch of ViaSat-3 F2 mission

The Atlas V rocket, designated AV-100, stands 196 feet (59.7 meters) tall and generates a combined thrust of 2.7 million pounds.

CapabilityValue 4.5Nov 13, 2025UPDATE: ULA’s ViaSat-3 F2 mission ready to try again on Thursday after replacing valve

The launch of a United Launch Alliance Atlas V carrying the ViaSat-3 F2 mission for Viasat is planned for no earlier than Thursday, November 13, 2025.

PlanValue 4.5Nov 13, 2025UPDATE: ULA’s ViaSat-3 F2 mission ready to try again on Thursday after replacing valve

Countdown clocks have begun ticking at Cape Canaveral for tonight's Atlas V rocket launch carrying the ViaSat-3 F2 ultra-high-capacity broadband spacecraft.

PlanCapabilityGeneralValue 4.0Nov 13, 2025RT by @GewoonLukas_: Countdown clocks have begun ticking at Cape Canaveral for tonight's Atlas V rocket launch carrying the ViaSat-3 F2 ultra-high-capacity broadband spacecraft. The booster vent valve in question during the earlier scrubs has been replaced and tested, and the team is proceeding with operations to launch one of the most sophisticated and powerful commercial communications satellites ever. Launch is planned for 10:04 p.m. EST (0304 UTC) at the opening of a 44-minute launch window. Live updates and webcast: http://bit.ly/av_viasat Photos: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCvrUm

All systems remain operational at the Advanced Spaceflight Operations Center and at the launch pad for the Atlas V launch.

GeneralValue 2.0Nov 13, 2025UPDATE: It’s a GO! as ULA progresses towards Thursday launch of ViaSat-3 F2 mission

The Atlas V rocket will be rolled out to Space Launch Complex 41 the day before launch.

PlanValue 3.0Nov 13, 2025UPDATE: ULA’s ViaSat-3 F2 mission ready to try again on Thursday after replacing valve