The Atlas V was developed by Lockheed Martin Commercial Launch Services (LMCLS) as part of the U.S. Air Force Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) program and made its inaugural flight on 21 August 2002. The vehicle operates from SLC-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS).

Atlas 5 launches from Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex (SLC) 41, a rebuilt Titan 4 pad. At the Cape, Atlas V is assembled in a new 85.4 meter tall Vertical Integration Facility (VIF) and transported 550 meters on a mobile launch platform to the pad no …

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V 541 rocket will launch NASA's Perseverance rover to Mars. Liftoff will occur from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida.

Learn about the Atlas V 5 rocket. Get a complete overview of the rocket, along with key launch stats. Detailed insights on size, thrust, payload capacity, and more.

Aug 21, 2002 · Designed as a product of the Air Force Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) program, Atlas V is the latest evolution in the Atlas program. Originally introduced by Lockheed-Martin, the rocket is now operated by United Launch Alliance, a joint venture of Lockheed-Martin and Boeing.

A United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V 541 rocket will deliver the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) GOES-T spacecraft to an optimized geosynchronous transfer orbit.

Jul 27, 2020 · ULA’s Atlas V 541 (more on what that means later) will lift off from SLC-41, CCAFS at 9:35 am EDT with the Perseverance rover in its 5 meter fairing. Climbing to an initial orbit of 270 km (167 miles), the Centaur upper stage will then boost the rover towards Mars.

Jun 26, 2022 · This mission will see the use of an Atlas V 541 launching from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, USA. On board of USSF-12 will be the Wide Field of View (WFOV) testbed for the SSC and the USSF-12 Ring spacecraft for the DoD’s Space Test Program (STP).

Feb 18, 2021 · For the Mars 2020 mission, the configuration of the Atlas V is a 541 configuration. The last three numbers or letters in the Atlas V’s name denote the configuration of the rocket.

Jul 30, 2020 · Explore the Atlas V 541 | Mars 2020 (Perseverance rover & Ingenuity helicopter) mission. Get a complete overview of the mission, along with live countdown and real-time video feed.