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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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Actions

Amazon Leo identified Atlas V LA-05 as scheduled for March 29, 2026.

PlanValue 4.0Mar 27, 2026The FCC’s Hardest Call

The Atlas V launch uses a mobile launch platform that travels to the pad with undercarriage railcars and trackmobile machines.

Capability
Page8of48
Value 4.0
Mar 27, 2026
RT by @GewoonLukas_: Rollout is underway of the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket to send the next batch of @AmazonLeo broadband satellites into space. The MLP will travel to the pad with the help of undercarriage railcars and trackmobile machines that push the entire 1.9-million-pound… pic.

United Launch Alliance is rolling out an Atlas V rocket to launch the next batch of Amazon Leo broadband satellites.

RelationshipsPlanValue 4.2Mar 27, 2026RT by @GewoonLukas_: Rollout is underway of the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket to send the next batch of @AmazonLeo broadband satellites into space. The MLP will travel to the pad with the help of undercarriage railcars and trackmobile machines that push the entire 1.9-million-pound… pic.

The Atlas V dispenser configuration for Amazon Leo 5 adds a fourth level to the previous three-tier design.

CapabilityGeneralValue 3.5Mar 27, 2026ULA has rolled their Atlas V rocket to the launchpad ahead of the Amazon Leo LA-05 mission NET March 29th at 07:53 UTC. Weather unfortunately only has a 10% chance of being acceptable due to ground winds. March 30th looks much better, with a 70% chance of favorable conditions.

Amazon Leo’s upcoming Atlas V missions will carry 29 satellites instead of 27.

PlanGeneralValue 4.0Mar 26, 2026RT by @GewoonLukas_: A closer look at how Amazon Leo payloads stack up across our launch lineup. Upcoming Atlas V missions are increasing from 27 to 29 satellites, and heavy-lift launches with Ariane 6, New Glenn, and Vulcan will send even more Leo satellites into orbit at a time and help accelerate… pic.

Amazon Leo’s launch lineup includes Falcon 9, Atlas V, Ariane 6, Vulcan, and New Glenn.

PlanGeneralValue 3.0Mar 26, 2026RT by @GewoonLukas_: A closer look at how Amazon Leo payloads stack up across our launch lineup. Upcoming Atlas V missions are increasing from 27 to 29 satellites, and heavy-lift launches with Ariane 6, New Glenn, and Vulcan will send even more Leo satellites into orbit at a time and help accelerate… pic.

Amazon Leo’s Atlas V launch configuration carries 27 satellites.

GeneralValue 4.2Mar 26, 2026RT by @GewoonLukas_: A closer look at how Amazon Leo payloads stack up across our launch lineup. Upcoming Atlas V missions are increasing from 27 to 29 satellites, and heavy-lift launches with Ariane 6, New Glenn, and Vulcan will send even more Leo satellites into orbit at a time and help accelerate… pic.

LA-05 is associated with United Launch Alliance's Atlas V launch vehicle.

GeneralPlanValue 3.0Mar 23, 2026Amazon also announced that before the end of next month, another 3 launches are scheduled: - LA-05 on March 29 @ 07:53 UTC - LE-02 & LA-06 next month. This will make for a total of 11 launches during their 1st year of deployment. They are targeting 20+ missions for the 2nd year.

United Launch Alliance hoisted the AmazonLeo payload atop Atlas V to begin combined operations with 29 commercial satellites.

RelationshipsCapabilityValue 4.5Mar 23, 2026RT by @GewoonLukas_: ICYMI: On Saturday, United Launch Alliance hoisted the @AmazonLeo payload atop the Atlas V to begin combined operations between the rocket and 29 commercial satellites. The Atlas V plans to launch the Leo 5 mission for Amazon's broadband satellite constellation on Sunday, March… pic.

The Amazon LEO 5 mission will be the fifth Atlas V launch dedicated to expanding Amazon’s broadband constellation.

PlanGrowthValue 4.0Mar 23, 2026Amazon Kuiper: ULA completa integrazione su Atlas V

United Launch Alliance completed the integration of Amazon Kuiper satellites on Atlas V for an upcoming launch.

RelationshipsPlanValue 4.0Mar 23, 2026Amazon Kuiper: ULA completa integrazione su Atlas V

Amazon Leo will increase Atlas V payloads from 27 to 29 satellites starting with LA-05.

PlanGrowthValue 4.2Mar 23, 2026Amazon posted a big update, giving insight into their plans to deploy larger payloads. Starting with LA-05, Atlas V will increase from 27 to 29 satellites. Ariane 6 currently carries 32, initial New Glenn missions will carry 48, and initial Vulcan missions will carry 40.

Atlas V is planned to launch Amazon’s Leo 5 mission for its broadband satellite constellation.

PlanGeneralValue 4.0Mar 23, 2026RT by @GewoonLukas_: ICYMI: On Saturday, United Launch Alliance hoisted the @AmazonLeo payload atop the Atlas V to begin combined operations between the rocket and 29 commercial satellites. The Atlas V plans to launch the Leo 5 mission for Amazon's broadband satellite constellation on Sunday, March… pic.

United Launch Alliance’s Atlas V vehicle is being used for the initial deployment of the Amazon Kuiper satellite constellation.

PlanRelationshipsValue 4.0Mar 23, 2026Amazon Kuiper: ULA completa integrazione su Atlas V

On March 21, 2026, ULA technicians transported the Amazon LEO 5 payload to the Vertical Integration Facility and hoisted the encapsulated satellites atop the Atlas V launcher.

PlanValue 4.0Mar 23, 2026Amazon Kuiper: ULA completa integrazione su Atlas V

Amazon Leo plans three launches in the next month, including two Atlas V missions and a second heavy-lift launch on Ariane 64.

PlanValue 4.5Mar 23, 2026Amazon posted a big update, giving insight into their plans to deploy larger payloads. Starting with LA-05, Atlas V will increase from 27 to 29 satellites. Ariane 6 currently carries 32, initial New Glenn missions will carry 48, and initial Vulcan missions will carry 40.

United Launch Alliance transported the Amazon Leo 5 payload to the Vertical Integration Facility and stacked the encapsulated satellites atop Atlas V.

CapabilityRelationshipsValue 4.5Mar 22, 2026Yesterday Amazon & ULA rolled out the encapsulated payload for LA-05, and stacked it atop Atlas V for launch NET Mar. 29 @ 07:53 UTC. At this point neither Amazon nor ULA have said how many satellites will launch on LA-05, so I wonder if we'll see something else then 27. 📸 LA-04

LA-05 is the fifth Atlas V launch supporting expansion of Amazon’s broadband constellation.

GrowthPlanValue 4.0Mar 22, 2026Yesterday Amazon & ULA rolled out the encapsulated payload for LA-05, and stacked it atop Atlas V for launch NET Mar. 29 @ 07:53 UTC. At this point neither Amazon nor ULA have said how many satellites will launch on LA-05, so I wonder if we'll see something else then 27. 📸 LA-04

United Launch Alliance is targeting Sunday, March 29 at 3:53 a.m. EDT for its Leo Atlas V mission LA-05.

PlanGeneralValue 4.0Mar 18, 2026RT by @GewoonLukas_: Launch update: @ulalaunch is now targeting Sunday, March 29 at 3:53 a.m. EDT for our Leo Atlas V (LA-05) mission. At the Cape, ULA technicians have stacked the Centaur upper stage atop Atlas V as rocket preparation continues. Teams are moving through system testing ahead of… pic.

The Leo Atlas V mission LA-05 is undergoing system testing ahead of launch.

PlanCapabilityValue 3.8Mar 18, 2026RT by @GewoonLukas_: Launch update: @ulalaunch is now targeting Sunday, March 29 at 3:53 a.m. EDT for our Leo Atlas V (LA-05) mission. At the Cape, ULA technicians have stacked the Centaur upper stage atop Atlas V as rocket preparation continues. Teams are moving through system testing ahead of… pic.