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Atlas E/OIS

Atlas family · built by Convair · maiden flight 1985-03-13

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

870 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
Mar 13, 1985 02:00 UTCEarliest tracked
Mar 13, 1985 02:00 UTCMost recent
MissionDateStatus
Atlas E/OIS | Geosat 1 Mar 13, 1985 02:00 UTC Success

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