Atlas V 501 (United Launch Alliance)
The Atlas V 501 is a non-reusable, inactive launch vehicle manufactured by United Launch Alliance (established in 2006). It undertook its inaugural launch on 04/22/2010.
Atlas V with 5m Fairing, 0 SRB, 1 Centaur upper stage engine.
Atlas V 501 Specifications
| Variant | 501 |
|---|---|
| Length | 58.3 m |
| Diameter | 3.8 m |
| Stages | 1-2 |
| Launch Mass | 334 T |
| Takeoff Thrust | 3827 kN |
| Apogee | 40000 km |
| LEO Capacity | 8210 kg |
| GTO Capacity | 3780 kg |
| Launch Cost | $120,000,000 |
Atlas V 501 Launch Record
| Total Launches | 8 |
|---|---|
| Successful Launches | 8 |
| Consecutive Successful Launches | 8 |
Manufacturer
United Launch Alliance (ULA)
CEO: Mark Peller
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.