Convair

Atlas E Altair

E Altair

Retired

Overview

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The Atlas E/F (or SB-1A) was an American expendable launch system and sounding rocket built using parts of decommissioned SM-65 Atlas missiles. It was a member of the Atlas family of rockets.

Manufacturer

Convair

Variant

E Altair

Alias

N/A

Maiden Flight

April 11, 1990

Technical Specifications

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Length

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Diameter

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Launch Mass

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Liftoff Thrust

210 kg

LEO Capacity

—

GTO Capacity

Launch Record

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1

Total Launches

1

Successful

0

Failed

100.0%

Success Rate

0

Attempted Landings

0

Successful Landings

0

Failed Landings

0

Consecutive Successes

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