Atlas family
Atlas F/MSD
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.
Flights flown3
Success rate100%3/3
Maiden flight1976-04-30
Peak year19761 flight
Atlas F/MSD is built by Convair of the United States. It first flew on 30 April 1976 and last flew on 3 March 1980.
Flight record
100% success rate3 of 3 flown
1976peak 1976 · 1 flight1980
First flight1976-04-30
Latest flight1980-03-03
Failures0
Consecutive successes3
Fastest turnaround586d 22h
Vehicle
| Stages | 2 |
|---|---|
| Maiden flight | 1976-04-30 |
| Reusable | No |
Pads used
Orbits delivered
Low Earth Orbit3
Launch history
| Date | Mission | Pad | Orbit | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-03-03 | Atlas F/MSD | Parcae 3A,B,C & MSD 3 | Space Launch Complex 3W | Low Earth Orbit | Success |
| 1977-12-08 | Atlas F/MSD | Parcae 2A,B,C & MSD 2 | Space Launch Complex 3W | Low Earth Orbit | Success |
| 1976-04-30 | Atlas F/MSD | Parcae 1A,B,C & MSD 1 | Space Launch Complex 3W | Low Earth Orbit | Success |
Specifications from Launch Library 2 by The Space Devs, launch records from Space Index. Derived figures are computed here; see sources and method.
Further reading: Wikipedia