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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 LA-06 payload has been stacked atop Atlas V.

PlanCapabilityValue 3.2Apr 20, 2026After rolling out yesterday, the LA-06 payload has been stacked atop Atlas V. Launch is officially scheduled for NET April 28th at 00:52 UTC. This will make for an exciting 24 hours, with Falcon Heavy set to launch ~10.5 hours earlier, and Ariane 64 with LE-02 ~8 hours later.
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United Launch Alliance ground crews began preparing for the Leo 6 mission a week after the fifth Atlas V rocket for Amazon Leo launched successfully.

PlanValue 3.4Apr 19, 2026Since LVOS, ULA has also mated all 5 SRB's and stacked the Centaur Upper Stage atop the Atlas V rocket for the Amazon Leo LA-06 mission. The payload fairing was also spotted being moved to SLC-41 today, which is a great sign launch is on track for NET April 27th.

United Launch Alliance mated all 5 solid rocket boosters and stacked the Centaur Upper Stage atop the Atlas V rocket for the Amazon Leo LA-06 mission.

CapabilityGeneralValue 4.0Apr 19, 2026Since LVOS, ULA has also mated all 5 SRB's and stacked the Centaur Upper Stage atop the Atlas V rocket for the Amazon Leo LA-06 mission. The payload fairing was also spotted being moved to SLC-41 today, which is a great sign launch is on track for NET April 27th.

United Launch Alliance will launch 29 advanced broadband satellites for Amazon Leo later in April 2026 on an Atlas V 551 rocket.

PlanRelationshipsValue 4.6Apr 19, 2026Since LVOS, ULA has also mated all 5 SRB's and stacked the Centaur Upper Stage atop the Atlas V rocket for the Amazon Leo LA-06 mission. The payload fairing was also spotted being moved to SLC-41 today, which is a great sign launch is on track for NET April 27th.

Amazon’s LA-05 Atlas V launch on April 4, 2026 added 29 satellites to Amazon Leo.

PlanGrowthCapabilityValue 4.0Apr 9, 2026Amazon Leo’s $9 Billion Gamble

United Launch Alliance is working on the Amazon Leo 6 mission, which will launch on an Atlas V rocket in late April.

PlanGeneralValue 4.0Apr 7, 2026Leo 5 Launch Orbits 29 Broadband Satellites

United Launch Alliance's next launch is the Atlas V Amazon Leo 6 mission planned for April 27, 2026, from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, pending range approval.

PlanGeneralValue 4.0Apr 7, 2026Leo 5 Launch Orbits 29 Broadband Satellites

United Launch Alliance launched the Amazon Leo 5 mission on an Atlas V rocket from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on April 4.

PlanGeneralValue 4.0Apr 7, 2026Leo 5 Launch Orbits 29 Broadband Satellites

Three Amazon Leo missions remain on the Atlas V rocket, and 38 launches remain on the next-generation Vulcan rocket.

PlanValue 3.5Apr 7, 2026Leo 5 Launch Orbits 29 Broadband Satellites

United Launch Alliance completed the launch of the Amazon Leo 5 mission on an Atlas V rocket.

GeneralValue 4.5Apr 4, 2026RT by @GewoonLukas_: United Launch Alliance has successfully completed today's launch of the Amazon Leo 5 mission by the Atlas V rocket! All 29 advanced broadband satellites have been released into low Earth orbit, marking the largest payload ever launched by the venerable rocket family. Atlas V has… pic.

Amazon Leo 5 was the largest payload ever launched by the Atlas V rocket family.

GeneralCapabilityValue 4.0Apr 4, 2026LA-05 was the first of 4 back-to-back Atlas V launches for Amazon Leo. Up next, LA-06 is set for NET April 27th. The last of these back-to-back launches will be LA-08, after which only Starliner flights on Atlas V will remain. At this pace, LA-08 could lauch as early as June.

LA-05 was the first of four back-to-back Atlas V launches for Amazon Leo.

PlanGeneralValue 4.0Apr 4, 2026LA-05 was the first of 4 back-to-back Atlas V launches for Amazon Leo. Up next, LA-06 is set for NET April 27th. The last of these back-to-back launches will be LA-08, after which only Starliner flights on Atlas V will remain. At this pace, LA-08 could lauch as early as June.

The Amazon Leo 5 mission was the largest payload ever launched by the Atlas V rocket family.

GeneralCapabilityValue 3.2Apr 4, 2026RT by @GewoonLukas_: United Launch Alliance has successfully completed today's launch of the Amazon Leo 5 mission by the Atlas V rocket! All 29 advanced broadband satellites have been released into low Earth orbit, marking the largest payload ever launched by the venerable rocket family. Atlas V has… pic.

Atlas V has delivered 139 Amazon spacecraft into orbit through six successful flights, including the Protoflight mission and five launches for the Leo constellation.

RelationshipsGeneralValue 4.0Apr 4, 2026LA-05 was the first of 4 back-to-back Atlas V launches for Amazon Leo. Up next, LA-06 is set for NET April 27th. The last of these back-to-back launches will be LA-08, after which only Starliner flights on Atlas V will remain. At this pace, LA-08 could lauch as early as June.

Main engine cutoff was confirmed for the Centaur upper stage on the Atlas V rocket.

CapabilityPlanGeneralValue 4.0Apr 4, 2026RT by @GewoonLukas_: Main engine cutoff, or MECO, is confirmed for the Centaur upper stage. The Atlas V rocket has achieved its low Earth orbit with the Amazon Leo Atlas 5 mission. pic.

United Launch Alliance launched the Amazon Leo 5 mission on an Atlas V rocket.

RelationshipsGeneralValue 4.0Apr 4, 2026LA-05 was the first of 4 back-to-back Atlas V launches for Amazon Leo. Up next, LA-06 is set for NET April 27th. The last of these back-to-back launches will be LA-08, after which only Starliner flights on Atlas V will remain. At this pace, LA-08 could lauch as early as June.

The Atlas V rocket achieved low Earth orbit on the Amazon Leo Atlas 5 mission.

GeneralValue 4.0Apr 4, 2026RT by @GewoonLukas_: Main engine cutoff, or MECO, is confirmed for the Centaur upper stage. The Atlas V rocket has achieved its low Earth orbit with the Amazon Leo Atlas 5 mission. pic.

The Atlas V rocket reached low Earth orbit with the Amazon Leo Atlas 5 mission.

GeneralPlanValue 4.0Apr 4, 2026For the first time ever, ULA is providing coverage of events past fairing separation, including the separation of the satellites! Looks like Amazon Leo is finally disclosing more information in their recent updates, and is allowing launch providers to provide more coverage.

The Centaur upper stage on the Atlas V mission achieved main engine cutoff.

GeneralCapabilityPlanValue 4.0Apr 4, 2026For the first time ever, ULA is providing coverage of events past fairing separation, including the separation of the satellites! Looks like Amazon Leo is finally disclosing more information in their recent updates, and is allowing launch providers to provide more coverage.

After LA-08, only Starliner flights will remain on Atlas V.

PlanGeneralValue 3.8Apr 4, 2026LA-05 was the first of 4 back-to-back Atlas V launches for Amazon Leo. Up next, LA-06 is set for NET April 27th. The last of these back-to-back launches will be LA-08, after which only Starliner flights on Atlas V will remain. At this pace, LA-08 could lauch as early as June.