Atlas SLV-3 Agena B (Convair)
The Atlas SLV-3 Agena B is a non-reusable, inactive launch vehicle manufactured by Convair (established in 1943). It undertook its inaugural launch on 06/07/1966.
The Atlas-Agena 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 launched 109 times between 1960 and 1978.
Atlas SLV-3 Agena B Specifications
| Variant | SLV-3 Agena B |
|---|---|
| Length | 36 m |
| Diameter | 3 m |
| Stages | 2 |
| Launch Mass | 155 T |
| Takeoff Thrust | 1340 kN |
| LEO Capacity | 1000 kg |
| GEO Capacity | 700 kg |
Atlas SLV-3 Agena B Launch Record
| Total Launches | 1 |
|---|---|
| Successful Launches | 1 |
| Consecutive Successful Launches | 1 |
Manufacturer
Convair
Convair, previously Consolidated Vultee, was an American aircraft manufacturing company that later expanded into rockets and spacecraft. The company was formed in 1943 by the merger of Consolidated Aircraft and Vultee Aircraft. In 1953 it was purchased by General Dynamics, and operated as their Convair Division for most of its corporate history.