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Atlas 5

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

United Launch Alliance (ULA)Active
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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

Liftoff of the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket is targeted for 10:16 p.m. EST (0316 UTC) tonight.

PlanValue 4.0Nov 6, 2025RT by @GewoonLukas_: A second countdown has begun for the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket to deliver the ViaSat-3 F2 ultra-high-capacity broadband satellite into space. Liftoff is targeted for 10:16 p.m. EST (0316 UTC) tonight from Cape Canaveral. http://bit.ly/av_viasat

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

Plan
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General
Value 3.3
Nov 6, 2025
UPDATE: Scrubbed for ULA’s launch of ViaSat-3 F2 mission due to technical difficulties

The Centaur upper stage of the Atlas V rocket holds about 12,300 gallons of super-cold liquid hydrogen fuel.

CapabilityGeneralValue 4.2Nov 6, 2025Florida Space Coast doubleader: SpaceX launches, ULA scrubbed

At liftoff, the Atlas V rocket generates a combined thrust of 2.7 million pounds from its main engine and five solid rocket boosters.

CapabilityValue 4.5Nov 6, 2025UPDATE: Scrubbed for ULA’s launch of ViaSat-3 F2 mission due to technical difficulties

United Launch Alliance (ULA) planned to launch an Atlas V rocket no earlier than 10:24 p.m. from Cape Canaveral Complex 41 for the second in Viasat's satellite fleet.

PlanGeneralValue 4.6Nov 6, 2025Florida Space Coast doubleader: SpaceX launches, ULA scrubbed

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

CapabilityPlanValue 3.5Nov 6, 2025UPDATE: Scrubbed for ULA’s launch of ViaSat-3 F2 mission due to technical difficulties

A second countdown has begun for the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket to deliver the ViaSat-3 F2 ultra-high-capacity broadband satellite into space.

PlanValue 4.0Nov 6, 2025RT by @GewoonLukas_: A second countdown has begun for the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket to deliver the ViaSat-3 F2 ultra-high-capacity broadband satellite into space. Liftoff is targeted for 10:16 p.m. EST (0316 UTC) tonight from Cape Canaveral. http://bit.ly/av_viasat

The countdown for ULA's Atlas V rocket launch stopped at 4 minutes due to troubleshooting an issue.

PlanValue 3.0Nov 6, 2025Florida Space Coast doubleader: SpaceX launches, ULA scrubbed

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

PlanCapabilityValue 4.5Nov 6, 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 an issue encountered while cycling the booster liquid oxygen tank vent valve during final checkouts. The team will require additional time for troubleshooting and is setting up for a 24-hour recycle. The launch is now planned for Thurs., Nov. 6 at 10:16 p.m. EST at the opening of a 44-minute window. http://bit.ly/av_viasat

The Launch Readiness Review for ULA's Atlas V rocket with the ViaSat-3 Flight 2 satellite is complete and approved for launch.

PlanCapabilityValue 4.2Nov 6, 2025UPDATE: Scrubbed for ULA’s launch of ViaSat-3 F2 mission due to technical difficulties

The Atlas V rocket, designated AV-100, is 196 feet tall and will launch the payload into a geosynchronous transfer orbit.

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

The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket will lift off from Cape Canaveral.

PlanGeneralValue 2.3Nov 6, 2025RT by @GewoonLukas_: A second countdown has begun for the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket to deliver the ViaSat-3 F2 ultra-high-capacity broadband satellite into space. Liftoff is targeted for 10:16 p.m. EST (0316 UTC) tonight from Cape Canaveral. http://bit.ly/av_viasat

The United Launch Alliance Atlas V launch carrying the ViaSat-3 Flight 2 mission for Viasat is planned to lift off on Wednesday, November 5.

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

The Atlas V rocket weighs 6 tons and includes five boosters, designed to launch the payload into an elliptical geosynchronous transfer orbit.

CapabilityPlanValue 4.0Nov 6, 2025Florida Space Coast doubleader: SpaceX launches, ULA scrubbed

The launch of a United Launch Alliance Atlas V carrying the ViaSat-3 Flight 2 mission for Viasat is scrubbed due to an issue encountered with the booster liquid oxygen tank vent valve.

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

Launch Conductor Ed Kitta has started leading his team through activities to safe the Atlas V rocket and Space Launch Complex-41 facilities.

GovernanceValue 1.5Nov 6, 2025RT by @GewoonLukas_: ULA Launch Director James Whelan has announced that we will not continue with countdown operations today. Launch Conductor Ed Kitta has started leading his team through activities to safe the Atlas V rocket and Space Launch Complex-41 facilities following this scrub declaration. Another launch attempt will be possible in 24 hours. http://bit.ly/av_viasat

The launch window for ULA's Atlas V rocket was scheduled to end at 11:08 p.m.

PlanValue 3.0Nov 6, 2025Florida Space Coast doubleader: SpaceX launches, ULA scrubbed

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

CapabilityGeneralValue 4.0Nov 5, 2025UPDATE: GO! as ULA preps for V ViaSat-3 Flight 2 launch tomorrow from the Cape

The Atlas V rocket will weigh 1.3 million pounds when fully fueled at liftoff.

CapabilityValue 4.0Nov 5, 2025UPDATE: GO! as ULA preps for V ViaSat-3 Flight 2 launch tomorrow from the Cape

Liftoff of the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket carrying the ViaSat-3 F2 spacecraft is scheduled for tonight at 10:24 p.m. EST (0324 UTC).

PlanValue 4.6Nov 5, 2025RT by @GewoonLukas_: It looks like a beautiful day for launch. Liftoff of the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket carrying ViaSat-3 F2 spacecraft is tonight at 10:24 p.m. EST (0324 UTC). Watch it live: http://bit.ly/av_viasat @viasat // @BoeingSpace