Atlas V 431 (United Launch Alliance)
The Atlas V 431 is a non-reusable, inactive launch vehicle manufactured by United Launch Alliance (established in 2006). It undertook its inaugural launch on 03/11/2005.
Atlas V with 4m Fairing, 3 SRB, 1 Centaur upper stage engine.
Atlas V 431 Specifications
| Variant | 431 |
|---|---|
| Length | 59.1 m |
| Diameter | 3.8 m |
| Stages | 2 |
| Launch Mass | 479 T |
| Apogee | 40000 km |
| LEO Capacity | 15260 kg |
| GTO Capacity | 7700 kg |
| GEO Capacity | 2820 kg |
| Launch Cost | $130,000,000 |
Atlas V 431 Launch Record
| Total Launches | 3 |
|---|---|
| Successful Launches | 3 |
| Consecutive Successful Launches | 3 |
Manufacturer
United Launch Alliance (ULA)
Interim CEO: John Elbon
United Launch Alliance (ULA) is a joint venture of Lockheed Martin Space Systems and Boeing Defense, Space & Security. ULA was formed in December 2006 by combining the teams at these companies which provide spacecraft launch services to the government of the United States. ULA launches from both coasts of the US. They launch their Atlas V vehicle from LC-41 in Cape Canaveral and LC-3E at Vandeberg. Their Delta IV launches from LC-37 at Cape Canaveral and LC-6 at Vandenberg.