Atlas-SGS
Description
The Atlas E/F (or SB-1A) was an American expendable launch system built using parts of decommissioned SM-65 Atlas missiles. The SGS upper stage, which consisted of two series-burning solid rocket motors, was used on twelve Atlas E/F launches, with early GPS satellites.
Missions
12
Success Rate
91.7%
Successes
11
Failures
1
Success Streak
4
Partial Failures
0
Previous
October 9, 1985
GPS-11
Atlas-E/F SGS-2 | General Dynamics
Vandenberg SFB, California, USA
September 8, 1984
GPS-10
Atlas-E/F SGS-2 | General Dynamics
Vandenberg SFB, California, USA
Configurations
Retired
Atlas-E/F SGS-2
Active 1983 to 1985
Stages
3
Retired
Atlas-E/F SGS-1
Active 1977 to 1981
Stages
3