Atlas-Able Vehicle Overview
A complete overview of the Atlas-Able launch vehicle, including launch stats, vehicle info and launch locations.
Basic Info
Name
Atlas-Able
Family
Atlas
Manufacturer
First Launch
26 Nov 1959
Successful Launches
0
Failed Launches
3
Rocket Info
Status
Inactive
Stages
3
Length
35 m
Diameter
3.05 m
Launch Mass
120 tons
Thrust
1,587 kN
Reusability
Not Reusable
Payload Info
GTO Capacity
250 kg
The Atlas-Able was an American expendable launch system derived from the SM-65 Atlas missile. It was a member of the Atlas family of rockets, and was used to launch several Pioneer spacecraft towards the Moon. Of the five Atlas-Able rockets built, two failed during static firings, and the other three failed to reach orbit.
Launch Sites used by Atlas-Able
Cape Canaveral Space Force Station
Historic U.S. military rocket launch site, pivotal in space exploration and national security.