Atlas I AC-71 Galaxy 1R Flight Vehicle
General Dynamics Atlas I vehicle AC-71 launched the Galaxy 1R communications satellite on 22 August 1992. The same frozen-nitrogen failure mechanism that affected AC-70 prevented a Centaur engine from reaching thrust; the tumbling vehicle was destroyed by range safety and the payload was lost.
Identity
- Aliases
- Atlas I AC-71Galaxy 1 replacement launch vehicle
- Name
- Atlas I AC-71 Galaxy 1R Flight Vehicle
- Status
- destroyed
Details
- Description
- General Dynamics Atlas I vehicle AC-71 launched the Galaxy 1R communications satellite on 22 August 1992. The same frozen-nitrogen failure mechanism that affected AC-70 prevented a Centaur engine from reaching thrust; the tumbling vehicle was destroyed by range safety and the payload was lost.
- First Flight Date
- 1992-08-22
- Manufacturer
- Operator
- Vehicle Family
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- Creation Time
- July 14, 2026 at 09:10:04 UTC
- Updated Time
- July 14, 2026 at 09:10:04 UTC
Other
- Last Flight Date
- 1992-08-22
- Search Name
- Atlas I AC-71 Galaxy 1R Flight Vehicle Atlas I AC-71 Galaxy 1 replacement launch vehicle
- Vehicle Code
- AC-71