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Atlas V 521

Atlas V 521 is the configuration with a five-meter payload fairing, two strap-on solid rocket boosters, and a single-engine Centaur upper stage. It first flew on 2003-07-17; 2 vehicles have flown through 2004-12-17.

Identity

Family Name
Atlas V
Full Name
Atlas V 521
Reusability
expendable
Slug
atlas-v-521
Status
retired
Type
rocket
Variant Name
521

Details

Description
Atlas V 521 is the configuration with a five-meter payload fairing, two strap-on solid rocket boosters, and a single-engine Centaur upper stage. It first flew on 2003-07-17; 2 vehicles have flown through 2004-12-17.
Diameter M
3.81
First Flight Year
2,003
Manufacturer Id
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Operator Id
jd7aztg0m4tepcvsxqvs6fwv9d7kp30v
Parent Vehicle Family Id
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Stages Count
2

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Creation Time
7/16/2026, 8:38:34 PM
Updated Time
7/16/2026, 8:38:34 PM