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Atlas V N22

Atlas V N22 is the configuration with no payload fairing, two strap-on solid rocket boosters, and a dual-engine Centaur upper stage for Boeing Starliner missions. It first flew on 2019-12-20; 3 vehicles have flown through 2024-06-05.

Atlas V N22
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Identity

Family Name
Atlas V
Full Name
Atlas V N22
Status
active
Type
rocket
Variant Name
N22

Details

Description
Atlas V N22 is the configuration with no payload fairing, two strap-on solid rocket boosters, and a dual-engine Centaur upper stage for Boeing Starliner missions. It first flew on 2019-12-20; 3 vehicles have flown through 2024-06-05.
Dimensions
Diameter M
3.81
First Flight Year
2,019
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Propulsion Configurations
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    Name
    Atlas V N22 / Starliner propulsion
    Notes
    Two-stage Atlas V N22 crew-launch configuration: one RD-180 Common Booster Core engine, two AJ-60A strap-on solid rocket motors, and two RL10A-4-2 engines on the dual-engine Centaur. No third-stage motor is inferred.
Rocket Specs
Reusability
expendable
Stages Count
2

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Creation Time
July 16, 2026 at 20:38:38 UTC
Updated Time
August 1, 2026 at 12:43:58 UTC

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