Retired· Lockheed Martin

Athena II

The Athena II is an American small expendable launch system which was used for three launches between 1998 and 1999.

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Launches

since Jan 1998

Success rate

66.6%

2 of 3 successful

In a row

successful launches

Launches per Year

Full year2026 so far

Specifications

Height: 28.2 m
Diameter: 2.36 m
Liftoff mass: 120 t
Liftoff thrust: 1,900 kN
To low Earth orbit: 2,065 kg
To geostationary transfer: 593 kg
Stages: 4
First flight: January 7, 1998
Manufacturer: Lockheed Martin

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