Atlas LV-3 Agena A
Atlas family
· built by Convair
· maiden flight 1960-02-26
Profile data last updated: 2026-08-29T15:37:07.354998+00:00 | 7531-10-17
The Atlas-Agena was an American expendable launch system derived from the SM-65 Atlas missile. It was a member of the Atlas family of rockets, and was launched 109 times between 1960 and 1978.
Specifications
36.0 mLength
3.0 mDiameter
155 tLaunch mass
2Stages
1340 kNLiftoff thrust
Payload Capacity
1000 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.
3Total launches
1Successful
2Failed
0Upcoming
Launches Tracked on This Site
3In our archive
33.3%Success rate
Feb 26, 1960 17:25 UTCEarliest tracked
Oct 11, 1960 20:33 UTCMost recent
| Mission | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Atlas Agena A | Samos 1 | Oct 11, 1960 20:33 UTC | Failure |
| Atlas Agena A | Midas 2 | May 24, 1960 17:36 UTC | Success |
| Atlas Agena A | Midas 1 | Feb 26, 1960 17:25 UTC | Failure |