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Atlas V 551

Atlas V 551 is the configuration with a five-meter payload fairing, five strap-on solid rocket boosters, and a single-engine Centaur upper stage. It first flew on 2006-01-19; 23 vehicles have flown through 2026-07-02.

Identity

Family Name
Atlas V
Full Name
Atlas V 551
Reusability
expendable
Slug
atlas-v-551
Status
retired
Type
rocket
Variant Name
551

Details

Description
Atlas V 551 is the configuration with a five-meter payload fairing, five strap-on solid rocket boosters, and a single-engine Centaur upper stage. It first flew on 2006-01-19; 23 vehicles have flown through 2026-07-02.
Diameter M
3.81
First Flight Year
2,006
Manufacturer Id
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Operator Id
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Parent Vehicle Family Id
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Stages Count
2

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Creation Time
7/16/2026, 8:38:37 PM
Updated Time
7/16/2026, 8:38:37 PM