Atlas G Centaur Vehicle Overview

A complete overview of the Atlas G Centaur launch vehicle, including launch stats, vehicle info and launch locations.

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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

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