Atlas IIIB (Lockheed Martin)
The Atlas IIIB is a non-reusable, inactive launch vehicle manufactured by Lockheed Martin (established in 1953). It undertook its inaugural launch on 02/21/2002.
American orbital launch vehicle used between 2000 and 2005.
Atlas IIIB Specifications
| Variant | IIIB |
|---|---|
| Length | 52.8 m |
| Diameter | 3.05 m |
| Stages | 2 |
| Launch Mass | 213 T |
| Takeoff Thrust | 4149 kN |
| LEO Capacity | 10218 kg |
| GTO Capacity | 4498 kg |
Atlas IIIB Launch Record
| Total Launches | 4 |
|---|---|
| Successful Launches | 4 |
| Consecutive Successful Launches | 4 |
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.