Atlas E Altair
Atlas family
· built by Convair
· maiden flight 1990-04-11
Profile data last updated: 2026-08-29T15:37:07.354998+00:00 | 7531-10-17
The Atlas E/F (or SB-1A) was an American expendable launch system and sounding rocket built using parts of decommissioned SM-65 Atlas missiles. It was a member of the Atlas family of rockets.
Specifications
2Stages
Payload Capacity
210 kgTo LEO
Lifetime Launch Record
As reported by Launch Library 2 across this rocket's entire history, not just the launches tracked on this site.
1Total launches
1Successful
0Failed
0Upcoming
Launches Tracked on This Site
1In our archive
100.0%Success rate
Apr 11, 1990 15:00 UTCEarliest tracked
Apr 11, 1990 15:00 UTCMost recent
| Mission | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Atlas E Altair | POGS & SSR, TEX, SCE | Apr 11, 1990 15:00 UTC | Success |