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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
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All verified mentions of this launch vehicle family in source documents.
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The Atlas V rocket generates a combined thrust of 2.7 million pounds from its main engine and five solid rocket boosters.

CapabilityValue 4.6Nov 13, 2025UPDATE: It’s a GO! as ULA progresses towards Thursday launch of ViaSat-3 F2 mission

The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket is positioned for liftoff from Space Launch Complex-41.

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

The Atlas V 551 rocket, configured with five solid rocket boosters, will place the ViaSat-3 Flight 2 spacecraft into a geosynchronous transfer orbit.

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

The countdown for the Atlas V rocket has been initiated by ULA.

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

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.

PlanGeneralValue 4.0Nov 12, 2025RT by @GewoonLukas_: The launch of a United Launch Alliance Atlas V carrying the ViaSat-3 F2 mission for Viasat is now planned for no earlier than Thursday, Nov. 13. To ensure compliance with the recent FAA order regarding launch times, the launch is scheduled for 10:04 p.m. EST at the opening of a 44-minute window, from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida. Following the scrub last week due to a faulty booster liquid oxygen tank vent valve, the team at the Cape removed and replaced it with a new valve in preparation for this launch attempt.

The Atlas V rocket will deliver the commercial ViaSat-3 F2 ultra-high-capacity broadband satellite into space.

PlanCapabilityValue 4.0Nov 12, 2025RT by @GewoonLukas_: The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket is back atop Space Launch Complex-41 and poised for liftoff Thursday night to deliver the commercial ViaSat-3 F2 ultra-high-capacity broadband satellite into space. Liftoff is planned for 10:04 p.m. EST (0304 UTC) at the opening of a 44-minute launch window. The weather forecast is 95 percent favorable. ULA will provide countdown status in our live blog beginning at 7 p.m. EST (0000 UTC) and our launch webcast begins at L-20 minutes. http://bit.ly/av_viasat

The only other rockets to launch from Florida this year were Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket, a United Launch Alliance Vulcan rocket, and three ULA Atlas V rockets.

GeneralValue 3.6Nov 12, 2025SpaceX Starlink launch breaks record for Florida spaceport

The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket is positioned atop Space Launch Complex-41 for a scheduled liftoff.

PlanValue 3.0Nov 12, 2025RT by @GewoonLukas_: The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket is back atop Space Launch Complex-41 and poised for liftoff Thursday night to deliver the commercial ViaSat-3 F2 ultra-high-capacity broadband satellite into space. Liftoff is planned for 10:04 p.m. EST (0304 UTC) at the opening of a 44-minute launch window. The weather forecast is 95 percent favorable. ULA will provide countdown status in our live blog beginning at 7 p.m. EST (0000 UTC) and our launch webcast begins at L-20 minutes. http://bit.ly/av_viasat

Two previous launch attempts for ViaSat-3 F2 were scrubbed due to an issue with the Atlas V booster LOX tank vent valve.

PlanCapabilityValue 4.0Nov 8, 2025New hazard area's for the Atlas V 551 launch of ViaSat-3 F2 are out, and they indicate that ULA is now targeting NET November 14th at 03:00 UTC. Two previous launch attempts were scrubbed due to an issue with the Atlas V booster LOX tank vent valve.

United Launch Alliance is targeting a launch date of November 14th at 03:00 UTC for the Atlas V 551 mission carrying ViaSat-3 F2.

PlanGeneralValue 4.5Nov 8, 2025New hazard area's for the Atlas V 551 launch of ViaSat-3 F2 are out, and they indicate that ULA is now targeting NET November 14th at 03:00 UTC. Two previous launch attempts were scrubbed due to an issue with the Atlas V booster LOX tank vent valve.

The launch of a United Launch Alliance Atlas V carrying the ViaSat-3 F2 mission for Viasat was scrubbed due to an issue with the booster liquid oxygen tank vent valve.

PlanCapabilityValue 4.4Nov 7, 2025UPDATE 2: Scrubbed again, Thursday is a no-go for ULA’s launch of ViaSat-3 F2

The Atlas V rocket designated AV-100 stands 196 feet tall and generates a thrust of 2.7 million pounds at liftoff.

CapabilityValue 4.0Nov 7, 2025UPDATE 2: Scrubbed again, Thursday is a no-go for ULA’s launch of ViaSat-3 F2

The launch of a United Launch Alliance Atlas V carrying the ViaSat-3 F2 mission for Viasat is scrubbed due to an issue with the booster liquid oxygen tank vent valve.

PlanCapabilityGeneralValue 4.0Nov 7, 2025RT by @GewoonLukas_: The launch of a United Launch Alliance Atlas V carrying the ViaSat-3 F2 mission for Viasat is scrubbed for tonight's launch attempt due to a reoccurrence of the issue with the Atlas V booster liquid oxygen tank vent valve. The team will evaluate the hardware, and we will release a new launch date when available. http://bit.ly/av_viasat

ULA scrubbed the ViaSat-3 F2 launch due to an issue with the Atlas V booster liquid oxygen tank vent valve.

PlanCapabilityValue 4.0Nov 7, 2025Latest News

The launch of the Atlas V carrying the ViaSat-3 F2 mission will occur from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.

PlanGeneralValue 4.0Nov 7, 2025UPDATE 2: Scrubbed again, Thursday is a no-go for ULA’s launch of ViaSat-3 F2

The Atlas V rocket will be rolled out to SLC-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station the day before launch.

PlanGeneralValue 3.0Nov 7, 2025UPDATE 2: Scrubbed again, Thursday is a no-go for ULA’s launch of ViaSat-3 F2

The Launch Readiness Review for the Atlas V F2 mission was completed successfully at the Advanced Spaceflight Operations Center.

PlanValue 3.0Nov 7, 2025UPDATE 2: Scrubbed again, Thursday is a no-go for ULA’s launch of ViaSat-3 F2

Atlas V’s first stage has been filled with room-temperature RP-1 propellant that will feed the main engine during the initial phase of the launch.

CapabilityValue 3.5Nov 7, 2025UPDATE 2: Scrubbed again, Thursday is a no-go for ULA’s launch of ViaSat-3 F2

An Atlas V 551 rocket will utilize several launch optimization features to place the ViaSat-3 Flight 2 spacecraft into a geosynchronous transfer orbit.

PlanCapabilityValue 4.0Nov 7, 2025UPDATE 2: Scrubbed again, Thursday is a no-go for ULA’s launch of ViaSat-3 F2

The Atlas V launch is scheduled for 10:24 p.m. EST with a 44-minute launch window.

PlanValue 4.0Nov 6, 2025UPDATE: Scrubbed for ULA’s launch of ViaSat-3 F2 mission due to technical difficulties