Atlas G Centaur
Convair
Details
Height
38 m
Diameter
3.05 m
GTO
Unknown
LEO
3,630 kg
Thrust at Liftoff
1,896 kN
Apogee
Unknown
Launch Cost
Unknown
Maiden Flight
June 9, 1984
Description
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.
Agency
Convair