ABOUT ATLAS V
The Atlas V is a medium to heavy-lift launch vehicle operated by ULA since 2002. With a modular design using zero to five solid rocket boosters and two upper stage configurations, it has been one of the most reliable rockets in history. It launched Mars rovers Curiosity and Perseverance, OSIRIS-REx, and numerous military payloads.
NOTABLE MISSIONS
| 🚀 Mars Science Laboratory (Curiosity) |
| 🚀 Mars 2020 (Perseverance) |
| 🚀 OSIRIS-REx |
| 🚀 Starliner OFT |
LEGACY & LASTING IMPACT
One of the most reliable rockets ever, launched flagship science and military missions
PROGRAM DETAILS
| Category | Launch Vehicle |
| Era | Modern |
| Agency | ULA |
| Country | United States |
| Start Date | 2002-08-21 |
| Total Flights | 100 |
| Success Rate | 100% |
| Successor | Vulcan Centaur |
PROGRAM COST
| Original Cost | $110-153M per launch |
| Inflation-Adjusted | $150M avg (2020) |
KEY FIGURES
TECHNOLOGIES DEVELOPED
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