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...
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