Athena II (Lockheed Martin)
The Athena II is a non-reusable, inactive launch vehicle manufactured by Lockheed Martin (established in 1953). It undertook its inaugural launch on 01/07/1998.
The Athena II is an American small expendable launch system which was used for three launches between 1998 and 1999.
Athena II Specifications
| Variant | II |
|---|---|
| Length | 28.2 m |
| Diameter | 2.36 m |
| Stages | 4 |
| Launch Mass | 120 T |
| Takeoff Thrust | 1900 kN |
| LEO Capacity | 2065 kg |
| GTO Capacity | 593 kg |
| SSO Capacity | 1165 kg |
Athena II Launch Record
| Total Launches | 3 |
|---|---|
| Successful Launches | 2 |
| Failed Launches | 1 |
| Consecutive Successful Launches | 1 |
Manufacturer
Lockheed Martin (LMT)
Lockheed Martin's Space Division started in the production of missiles and later ICBM's in the 1950s. Their TITAN missile system was used for 12 Gemini spacecraft and the Voyager probes. They have worked largely in collaboration with NASA on many of their probes, landers, and spacecraft, and hope to play a key role in NASA's return to the moon in 2024.