Rocket family · United Launch Alliance
Atlas
Rockets
Overview
A long-running U.S. launch-vehicle family that evolved from an early ICBM into the modern Atlas V operated by United Launch Alliance.
Vehicles in this family
| Vehicle | Country | First flight | Lift class | LEO payload | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlas V | United States | 2002 | Medium-lift | — | Active |
| Vulcan Centaur | United States | 2024 | Heavy-lift | — | Active |
Knowledge connections
- Operated byUnited Launch Alliance
- Family includesAtlas V
- Family includesVulcan Centaur
Sources
The primary and reference sources this topic draws on.
- ULAUnited Launch Alliance
Atlas V, Delta IV, and Vulcan Centaur — manufacturer specifications and mission data.