Convair
Atlas G Centaur
G Centaur

Retired
Overview
/01The 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
/0238 m
Length
3.05 m
Diameter
0 t
Launch Mass
1896 kN
Liftoff Thrust
3630 kg
LEO Capacity
—
GTO Capacity
Launch Record
/037
Total Launches
6
Successful
1
Failed
85.7%
Success Rate
0
Attempted Landings
0
Successful Landings
0
Failed Landings
0
Consecutive Successes