Atlas G Centaur
NOT ACTIVE
LAUNCHER INFO
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.
MANUFACTURER INFO
Convair
LAUNCHER SPECIFICATIONS
(diameter)
3.05 m
TO GTO
null kg
(length)
38 m
TO LEO
3630 kg
(reusable)
false
LAUNCH STATISTICS
TOTAL LAUNCHES
7
SUCCESSFUL LAUNCHES
6
FAILED LAUNCHES
1