Atlas V 521 (United Launch Alliance)
The Atlas V 521 is a non-reusable, inactive launch vehicle manufactured by United Launch Alliance (established in 2006). It undertook its inaugural launch on 07/17/2003.
Atlas V is the fifth major version in the Atlas rocket family. It is an expendable launch system originally designed by Lockheed Martin, now being operated by United Launch Alliance (ULA), a joint venture between Lockheed and Boeing.
Atlas V 521 Specifications
| Variant | 521 |
|---|---|
| Length | 58.3 m |
| Diameter | 3.81 m |
| Stages | 2 |
| Launch Mass | 590 T |
| Takeoff Thrust | 7203 kN |
| LEO Capacity | 13490 kg |
| GTO Capacity | 6475 kg |
| Launch Cost | $135,000,000 |
Atlas V 521 Launch Record
| Total Launches | 2 |
|---|---|
| Successful Launches | 2 |
| Consecutive Successful Launches | 2 |
Manufacturer
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.