Atlas family
Atlas F/OIS
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 flown1
Success rate100%1/1
Maiden flight1979-02-24
Peak year19791 flight
Atlas F/OIS is built by Convair of the United States. It first flew on 24 February 1979 and last flew on 24 February 1979.
Flight record
100% success rate1 of 1 flown
First flight1979-02-24
Latest flight1979-02-24
Failures0
Consecutive successes1
Vehicle
| Stages | 2 |
|---|---|
| Maiden flight | 1979-02-24 |
| Reusable | No |
Pads used
Orbits delivered
Low Earth Orbit1
Launch history
| Date | Mission | Pad | Orbit | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-02-24 | Atlas F/OIS | Solwind | 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
Fewer than three recorded flights, so this page is marked noindex. It is here for completeness, not for search.