Atlas V 521
Atlas family
· built by United Launch Alliance
· maiden flight 2003-07-17
Profile data last updated: 2026-08-29T15:37:07.354998+00:00 | 7531-10-18
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.
Specifications
58.3 mLength
3.81 mDiameter
590 tLaunch mass
2Stages
7203 kNLiftoff thrust
Payload Capacity
13490 kgTo LEO
6475 kgTo GTO
Lifetime Launch Record
As reported by Launch Library 2 across this rocket's entire history, not just the launches tracked on this site.
2Total launches
2Successful
0Failed
0Upcoming
Launches Tracked on This Site
2In our archive
100.0%Success rate
Jul 17, 2003 23:45 UTCEarliest tracked
Dec 17, 2004 12:07 UTCMost recent
| Mission | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Atlas V 521 | AMC 16 | Dec 17, 2004 12:07 UTC | Success |
| Atlas V 521 | Rainbow 1 | Jul 17, 2003 23:45 UTC | Success |