Convair

Atlas G Centaur

G Centaur

Atlas G Centaur
Retired

Overview

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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.

Manufacturer

Convair

Variant

G Centaur

Alias

N/A

Maiden Flight

June 9, 1984

Technical Specifications

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38 m

Length

3.05 m

Diameter

0 t

Launch Mass

1896 kN

Liftoff Thrust

3630 kg

LEO Capacity

GTO Capacity

Launch Record

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7

Total Launches

6

Successful

1

Failed

85.7%

Success Rate

0

Attempted Landings

0

Successful Landings

0

Failed Landings

0

Consecutive Successes

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