Atlas G Centaur Vehicle Overview
A complete overview of the Atlas G Centaur launch vehicle, including launch stats, vehicle info and launch locations.
Basic Info
Name
Atlas G Centaur
Family
Atlas
Manufacturer
First Launch
9 Jun 1984
Successful Launches
6
Failed Launches
1
Rocket Info
Status
Inactive
Stages
2
Length
38 m
Diameter
3.05 m
Launch Mass
166 tons
Thrust
1,896 kN
Reusability
Not Reusable
Payload Info
LEO Capacity
3,630 kg
The Atlas G, also known as Atlas G Centaur-D1AR was an American expendable launch system derived from the Atlas-Centaur. It was a member of the Atlas family of rockets, and was used to launch seven communication satellites during the mid to late 1980s. Atlas G consisted of an improved Atlas core with modernized avionics and stretched propellant tanks. The Centaur stage also had several updated components and other technical improvements. It was replaced by the Atlas I, which had an improved guidance system.
Launch Sites used by Atlas G Centaur
Cape Canaveral Space Force Station
Historic U.S. military rocket launch site, pivotal in space exploration and national security.