Atlas G Centaur
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The Atlas G, also known as Atlas G Centaur-D1AR was an American expendable launch system derived from the Atlas-Centaur. It was a member of the Atlas family of rockets, and was used to launch seven communication satellites during the mid to late 1980s. Atlas G consisted of an improved Atlas core with modernized avionics and stretched propellant tanks. The Centaur stage also had several updated components and other technical improvements. It was replaced by the Atlas I, which had an improved guidance system.
Specifications
- Thrust
- 1,896 kN
- Height
- 38 m
- Diameter
- 3.05 m
- Launch mass
- 166 t
- Stages
- 2
- LEO capacity
- 3,630 kg
- GTO capacity
- 2,375 kg
Specifications from Launch Library. Figures the operator has not published are omitted.
Flight record
First flight June 9, 1984 · latest September 25, 1989
Counted from padside's own launch record, the same basis as the stats page.
Flights per year
- Successful
- Failed
Show the numbers for Atlas G Centaur flights per year
| Year | Successful | Failed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1985 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1987 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1988 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 | 1 |