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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 Atlas V 551 rocket is configured with five side-mounted solid rocket boosters and is designed to place the ViaSat-3 Flight 2 spacecraft into a geosynchronous transfer orbit.

CapabilityPlanValue 4.0Nov 5, 2025UPDATE: GO! as ULA preps for V ViaSat-3 Flight 2 launch tomorrow from the Cape
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The satellite will undergo comprehensive testing before being secured to the Atlas V launch vehicle adapter.

PlanValue 2.1Nov 5, 2025UPDATE: GO! as ULA preps for V ViaSat-3 Flight 2 launch tomorrow from the Cape

The launch of the Atlas V 551 rocket carrying the ViaSat-3 Flight 2 mission is planned for no earlier than November 3, 2025.

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

The ULA Atlas V launch carrying the ViaSat-3 Flight 2 (F2) mission for Viasat is scheduled for November 5 at 10:24 p.m. EST from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.

PlanCapabilityValue 4.6Nov 5, 2025UPDATE: GO! as ULA preps for V ViaSat-3 Flight 2 launch tomorrow from the Cape

The first stage of the Atlas V rocket has been filled with room-temperature RP-1 propellant.

CapabilityValue 3.0Nov 5, 2025UPDATE: GO! as ULA preps for V ViaSat-3 Flight 2 launch tomorrow from the Cape

United Launch Alliance is set to launch an Atlas V rocket from Cape Canaveral Complex 41 at 10:24 p.m. for the second in Viasat's satellite fleet.

PlanGeneralValue 4.6Nov 5, 2025Florida Space Coast set to break yearly launch record this week

The launch countdown will fill the Atlas V 551 rocket with propellants and put systems into flight mode.

PlanValue 3.5Nov 5, 2025RT by @GewoonLukas_: It looks like a good day to go to space, and our Atlas V 551 rocket is targeting 10:24 p.m. EST (0324 UTC) tonight for ignition at Cape Canaveral. ULA has initiated the launch countdown, a tightly scripted sequence of procedures and steps over the next seven hours that will complete pre-launch testing, fill the rocket with propellants and put systems into flight mode. Tonight's mission will deliver the ViaSat-3 F2 satellite into orbit for an anticipated 15+ year lifespan. Live updates and launch webcast: http://bit.ly/av_viasat

Viasat has announced L-1 day until the launch with a message that includes details about the Atlas V 551 rocket and its solid rocket boosters.

PlanCapabilityValue 2.3Nov 5, 2025UPDATE: GO! as ULA preps for V ViaSat-3 Flight 2 launch tomorrow from the Cape

United Launch Alliance (ULA) has initiated the launch countdown for the Atlas V 551 rocket.

PlanValue 3.5Nov 5, 2025RT by @GewoonLukas_: It looks like a good day to go to space, and our Atlas V 551 rocket is targeting 10:24 p.m. EST (0324 UTC) tonight for ignition at Cape Canaveral. ULA has initiated the launch countdown, a tightly scripted sequence of procedures and steps over the next seven hours that will complete pre-launch testing, fill the rocket with propellants and put systems into flight mode. Tonight's mission will deliver the ViaSat-3 F2 satellite into orbit for an anticipated 15+ year lifespan. Live updates and launch webcast: http://bit.ly/av_viasat

The Atlas V 551 rocket is targeting ignition at 10:24 p.m. EST (0324 UTC) tonight at Cape Canaveral.

PlanValue 4.0Nov 5, 2025RT by @GewoonLukas_: It looks like a good day to go to space, and our Atlas V 551 rocket is targeting 10:24 p.m. EST (0324 UTC) tonight for ignition at Cape Canaveral. ULA has initiated the launch countdown, a tightly scripted sequence of procedures and steps over the next seven hours that will complete pre-launch testing, fill the rocket with propellants and put systems into flight mode. Tonight's mission will deliver the ViaSat-3 F2 satellite into orbit for an anticipated 15+ year lifespan. Live updates and launch webcast: http://bit.ly/av_viasat

The Launch Readiness Review for the Atlas V rocket carrying the ViaSat-3 Flight 2 mission has been completed and is GO for launch.

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

The Atlas V rocket weighs 6 tons and includes five boosters, launching the payload in an elliptical geosynchronous transfer orbit.

CapabilityValue 4.2Nov 5, 2025Florida Space Coast set to break yearly launch record this week

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

PlanGeneralValue 3.0Nov 5, 2025UPDATE: GO! as ULA preps for V ViaSat-3 Flight 2 launch tomorrow from the Cape

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

PlanValue 2.5Nov 4, 2025UPDATE: ULA’s Launch Readiness is GO! for Wednesday ViaSat-3 Flight 2 one of the most powerful commercial communication satellites

United Launch Alliance moved its Atlas V 551 rocket to the launch pad in anticipation of sending the ViaSat-3 F2 broadband satellite into space.

PlanCapabilityValue 4.0Nov 4, 2025RT by @GewoonLukas_: United Launch Alliance moved its Atlas V 551 rocket to the launch pad this morning in anticipation of sending the ViaSat-3 F2 broadband satellite into space Wednesday night. The high-performance variant of the legendary rocket family is targeting liftoff at 10:24 p.m. EST (0324 UTC) from Cape Canaveral. The satellite is designed to steer capacity between beams to deliver bandwidth when and where it's needed most to meet the needs of Viasat's commercial, consumer and defense customers across the Americas. Live updates and launch webcast: http://bit.ly/av_viasat @viasat // @BoeingSpace

The Atlas V 551 rocket was transported to SLC-41 at Cape Canaveral for final checks.

PlanValue 2.0Nov 4, 2025RT by @GewoonLukas_: L-1 day until launch! With 5 solid rocket boosters & 2.7 million lbs of thrust, @ulalaunch’s 196-ft tall Atlas V 551 rocket made its way to SLC-41 at Cape Canaveral for final checks before tomorrow’s #ViaSat3F2 launch. Tune in tomorrow at 10:03 p.m. EST: http://vsat.co/vs3

Atlas V's first stage has been filled with room-temperature RP-1 propellant.

CapabilityPlanValue 3.5Nov 4, 2025RT by @GewoonLukas_: 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 tomorrow night's @viasat launch. Loading of cryogenic liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen occurs in the final hours of the launch countdown.

The Atlas V 551 rocket is configured with five side-mounted solid rocket boosters and a standard-length payload fairing.

CapabilityValue 4.0Nov 4, 2025UPDATE: ULA’s Launch Readiness is GO! for Wednesday ViaSat-3 Flight 2 one of the most powerful commercial communication satellites

The Atlas V rocket is scheduled to launch the ViaSat-3 F2 ultra-high-capacity broadband satellite into space tomorrow.

PlanValue 4.0Nov 4, 2025RT by @GewoonLukas_: Rollout of the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket is underway to send the ViaSat-3 F2 ultra-high-capacity broadband satellite into space tomorrow. http://bit.ly/av_viasat

The launch of the Atlas V rocket with the ViaSat-3 F2 spacecraft is scheduled for tomorrow night.

PlanValue 4.0Nov 4, 2025RT by @GewoonLukas_: It's rollout day to move the Atlas V rocket with the ViaSat-3 F2 spacecraft from the Vertical Integration Facility (VIF) to Space Launch Complex-41 for tomorrow night's launch. http://bit.ly/av_viasat