Family-level launch record combining canonical variants, historical missions, public cadence forecasts, and available payload performance specs.
Historical missions are grouped by actual launch year. Forecast cadence uses family-level launch-rate rows.
| Year | Historical missions | Forecast launches |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 5 | 0 |
| 2021 | 4 | 0 |
| 2022 | 7 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 5 | 0 |
| 2026 | 4 | 3 |
| 2027 | 0 | 2 |
| 2028 | 0 | 1 |
| 2029 | 0 | 1 |
| 2030 | 0 | 1 |
| 2031 | 0 | 0 |
| 2032 | 0 | 0 |
| 2033 | 0 | 0 |
| 2034 | 0 | 0 |
| 2035 | 0 | 0 |
Payload capacity by variant and target orbit when structured capacity rows are available.
| Variant | Orbit | Capacity | Altitude | Inclination | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Atlas V N22 | LEO | 18,850 kg | Unknown | Unknown | Manual Atlas V N22 fallback from Atlas V heavy configuration public capacity. |
Atlas V 551 | LEO | 18,850 kg | Unknown | Unknown | NASA KSC Launch Services Program - ULA educational page |
Atlas V 551 G | LEO | 18,814 kg | 200 km | 28.5 deg |
Latest launched missions using variants in this family.
| Mission | Variant | Launch |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Canonical variants rolled up into this launch vehicle family.
| Variant | Stages | Missions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Atlas V 401 | Not stated | 26 | Retired |
Atlas V 401 C | Not stated | 15 | Active |
Atlas V 411 | Not stated | 5 | Retired |
Atlas V 411 C | Not stated | 1 | Retired |
| 2036 | 0 | 0 |
| 2037 | 0 | 0 |
| 2038 | 0 | 0 |
| 2039 | 0 | 0 |
| 2040 | 0 | 0 |
| 2041 | 0 | 1 |
1 launch location represented.
| Year | Location | Launches | Confidence | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Space Launch Complex 41, Cape Canaveral (Cape Canaveral Air Station, Florida) | 3 | 65% | 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... |
| 2027 | Space Launch Complex 41, Cape Canaveral (Cape Canaveral Air Station, Florida) | 2 | 65% | 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... |
| 2028 | Space Launch Complex 41, Cape Canaveral (Cape Canaveral Air Station, Florida) | 1 | 65% | 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... |
| 2029 | Space Launch Complex 41, Cape Canaveral (Cape Canaveral Air Station, Florida) | 1 | 65% | 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... |
| 2030 | Space Launch Complex 41, Cape Canaveral (Cape Canaveral Air Station, Florida) | 1 | 65% | 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... |
| 2031 | Space Launch Complex 41, Cape Canaveral (Cape Canaveral Air Station, Florida) | 0 | 65% | 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... |
| 2032 | Space Launch Complex 41, Cape Canaveral (Cape Canaveral Air Station, Florida) | 0 | 65% | 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... |
| 2033 | Space Launch Complex 41, Cape Canaveral (Cape Canaveral Air Station, Florida) | 0 | 65% | 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... |
| 2034 | Space Launch Complex 41, Cape Canaveral (Cape Canaveral Air Station, Florida) | 0 | 65% | 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... |
| 2035 | Space Launch Complex 41, Cape Canaveral (Cape Canaveral Air Station, Florida) | 0 | 65% | 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... |
| 2036 | Space Launch Complex 41, Cape Canaveral (Cape Canaveral Air Station, Florida) | 0 | 65% | 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... |
| 2037 | Space Launch Complex 41, Cape Canaveral (Cape Canaveral Air Station, Florida) | 0 | 65% | 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... |
| 2038 | Space Launch Complex 41, Cape Canaveral (Cape Canaveral Air Station, Florida) | 0 | 65% | 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... |
| 2039 | Space Launch Complex 41, Cape Canaveral (Cape Canaveral Air Station, Florida) | 0 | 65% | 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... |
| 2040 | Space Launch Complex 41, Cape Canaveral (Cape Canaveral Air Station, Florida) | 0 | 65% | 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... |
| 2041 | Space Launch Complex 41, Cape Canaveral (Cape Canaveral Air Station, Florida) | 1 | 55% | 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... |
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...
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...
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...
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...
| ULA Atlas V Launch Services User's Guide Rev 11 |
Atlas V 551 G | LEO | 18,487 kg | 500 km | 28.5 deg | ULA Atlas V Launch Services User's Guide Rev 11 |
Atlas V 551 G | LEO | 17,703 kg | 1,000 km | 28.5 deg | ULA Atlas V Launch Services User's Guide Rev 11 |
Atlas V 541 G | LEO | 17,443 kg | 200 km | 28.5 deg | ULA Atlas V Launch Services User's Guide Rev 11 |
Atlas V 541 G | LEO | 17,234 kg | 500 km | 28.5 deg | ULA Atlas V Launch Services User's Guide Rev 11 |
Atlas V 541 G | LEO | 16,294 kg | 1,000 km | 28.5 deg | ULA Atlas V Launch Services User's Guide Rev 11 |
Atlas V 531 G1 | LEO | 15,575 kg | 200 km | 28.5 deg | ULA Atlas V Launch Services User's Guide Rev 11 |
Atlas V 531 G1 | LEO | 15,340 kg | 500 km | 28.5 deg | ULA Atlas V Launch Services User's Guide Rev 11 |
Atlas V 551 G | SSO | 14,917 kg | 500 km | Unknown | ULA Atlas V Launch Services User's Guide Rev 11 |
Atlas V 531 G1 | LEO | 14,531 kg | 1,000 km | 28.5 deg | ULA Atlas V Launch Services User's Guide Rev 11 |
Atlas V 551 G | SSO | 14,168 kg | 1,000 km | Unknown | ULA Atlas V Launch Services User's Guide Rev 11 |
Atlas V 421 G1 | LEO | 14,067 kg | 200 km | 28.5 deg | ULA Atlas V Launch Services User's Guide Rev 11 |
Atlas V 541 G | SSO | 13,761 kg | 500 km | Unknown | ULA Atlas V Launch Services User's Guide Rev 11 |
Atlas V 421 G1 | LEO | 13,544 kg | 500 km | 28.5 deg | ULA Atlas V Launch Services User's Guide Rev 11 |
Atlas V 541 G | SSO | 13,049 kg | 1,000 km | Unknown | ULA Atlas V Launch Services User's Guide Rev 11 |
Atlas V 421 G1 | LEO | 13,038 kg | 1,000 km | 28.5 deg | ULA Atlas V Launch Services User's Guide Rev 11 |
Atlas V 531 G1 | SSO | 12,228 kg | 500 km | Unknown | ULA Atlas V Launch Services User's Guide Rev 11 |
Atlas V 531 G1 | SSO | 11,608 kg | 1,000 km | Unknown | ULA Atlas V Launch Services User's Guide Rev 11 |
Atlas V 511 G | LEO | 10,986 kg | 200 km | 28.5 deg | ULA Atlas V Launch Services User's Guide Rev 11 |
Atlas V 511 G | LEO | 10,774 kg | 500 km | 28.5 deg | ULA Atlas V Launch Services User's Guide Rev 11 |
Atlas V 421 G1 | SSO | 10,309 kg | 500 km | Unknown | ULA Atlas V Launch Services User's Guide Rev 11 |
Atlas V 511 G | LEO | 10,200 kg | 1,000 km | 28.5 deg | ULA Atlas V Launch Services User's Guide Rev 11 |
Atlas V 421 G1 | SSO | 9,949 kg | 1,000 km | Unknown | ULA Atlas V Launch Services User's Guide Rev 11 |
Atlas V 401 C | LEO | 9,797 kg | 200 km | 28.5 deg | ULA Atlas V Launch Services User's Guide Rev 11 |
Atlas V 401 C | LEO | 9,269 kg | 500 km | 28.5 deg | ULA Atlas V Launch Services User's Guide Rev 11 |
Atlas V 401 C | LEO | 9,011 kg | 1,000 km | 28.5 deg | ULA Atlas V Launch Services User's Guide Rev 11 |
Atlas V 551 G | GTO | 8,900 kg | 35,786 km | 27 deg | ULA Atlas V Launch Services User's Guide Rev 11 |
Atlas V 551 | GTO | 8,900 kg | Unknown | Unknown | NASA 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 |
Upcoming mission rows with announced launch timing.
| Mission | Variant | Announced |
|---|---|---|
No forecasted missionsNo upcoming announced mission rows are linked to this vehicle family. | ||
Atlas V 421 | Not stated | 4 | Retired |
Atlas V 421 C | Not stated | 3 | Retired |
Atlas V 421 C1 | Not stated | 1 | Retired |
Atlas V 421 G1 | Not stated | 1 | Active |
Atlas V 431 | Not stated | 2 | Retired |
Atlas V 431 C | Not stated | 1 | Retired |
Atlas V 501 | Not stated | 6 | Active |
Atlas V 501 C | Not stated | 2 | Retired |
Atlas V 511 G | Not stated | 1 | Active |
Atlas V 521 | Not stated | 2 | Retired |
Atlas V 531 | Not stated | 3 | Retired |
Atlas V 531 G | Not stated | 1 | Retired |
Atlas V 531 G1 | Not stated | 1 | Active |
Atlas V 541 | Not stated | 2 | Retired |
Atlas V 541 C | Not stated | 5 | Retired |
Atlas V 541 G | Not stated | 2 | Active |
Atlas V 551 | Not stated | 4 | Retired |
Atlas V 551 C | Not stated | 7 | Retired |
Atlas V 551 G | Not stated | 12 | Active |
Atlas V N22 | Not stated | 3 | Active |
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Each GEM 63 motor can contribute up to 168,509 kg of additional maximum thrust and up to five GEM 63 motors can support a single Atlas V launch.
United Launch Alliance launched an Atlas V rocket carrying the NROL-101 payload for the National Reconnaissance Office from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station on 2020-11-13 at 5:32 p.m. EST.
The NROL-101 mission represented the 17th National Reconnaissance Office mission launched on an Atlas V.
The Atlas 5 on NROL-101 flew with a five-meter payload fairing, three Northrop Grumman GEM 63 solid rocket boosters side-mounted to the first stage, and a single RL10C-1 engine on the Centaur upper stage.
The NROL-101 launch was the first Atlas 5 flight to use GEM 63 rocket motors made by Northrop Grumman.
The Atlas 5 lifted off at 5:32 p.m. Eastern from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.
United Launch Alliance plans to fly GEM 63 boosters on future Atlas 5 missions while Northrop Grumman completes development of the larger GEM 63XL for ULA’s Vulcan Centaur.
A National Reconnaissance Office satellite launched to orbit on 2020-11-13 aboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas 5 rocket.
NROL-101 will be the 17th National Reconnaissance Office mission launched on an Atlas V.
At liftoff, the combined thrust of the Atlas V 531 with GEM 63 boosters will be nearly £1,800,000or 8 million mega-Newtons.
The NROL-101 mission will launch on an Atlas V 531 configuration.
A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket is in final preparations to launch the NROL-101 mission for the National Reconnaissance Office.
The NROL-101 mission will be the 71st Atlas V to launch from Space Launch Complex-41 in Florida.
The Atlas V 531 configuration delivers unique capacity and performance required for a range of mission types.
The RD-180 main engine produces 390,180 kg (3.83 mega-Newtons) of thrust to power the Atlas V rocket.
The Atlas V 531 configuration lofted a pair of C-band satellites for SES in 2022.
The Atlas V launch vehicle and a spacecraft adaptor for the OFT-2 mission have either been delivered or are being completed.
The Atlas V for the NROL-101 mission will use three GEM-63 strap-on solid rocket boosters manufactured by Northrop Grumman.
United Launch Alliance began assembling an Atlas V rocket on 2020-09-11 that will launch a classified National Reconnaissance Office satellite before the end of the year.
Astrobotic previously contracted with United Launch Alliance to launch Peregrine as a secondary payload on an Atlas V before winning the CLPS award.