Atlas V.

United Launch Alliance's veteran workhorse. Russian RD-180 first stage, Centaur upper stage. Final flights through 2028 for remaining NRO and commercial contracts. Successor: ULA Vulcan.

Every Atlas V launch is independently recorded by LaunchDetect.

Vehicle facts

OperatorULA
CountryUS
First flight2002
StatusRetiring (final flights 2026-2028)
ClassMedium-lift expendable
Primary padsSLC-41 Cape Canaveral, SLC-3E Vandenberg
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