Retired· Convair

Atlas E Altair

The Atlas E/F (or SB-1A) was an American expendable launch system and sounding rocket built using parts of decommissioned SM-65 Atlas missiles. It was a member of the Atlas family of rockets.

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Launches

since Apr 1990

Success rate

100%

1 of 1 successful

In a row

successful launches

Launches per Year

Full year2026 so far

Specifications

To low Earth orbit: 210 kg
Stages: 2
First flight: April 11, 1990
Manufacturer: Convair

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Retired· Convair

Atlas E Altair

The Atlas E/F (or SB-1A) was an American expendable launch system and sounding rocket built using parts of decommissioned SM-65 Atlas missiles. It was a member of the Atlas family of rockets.

Follow Atlas E Altair in the app

Launches

since Apr 1990

Success rate

100%

1 of 1 successful

In a row

successful launches

Launches per Year

Full year2026 so far

Specifications

To low Earth orbit: 210 kg
Stages: 2
First flight: April 11, 1990
Manufacturer: Convair

Next Launches

No Upcoming Launches

No launch is scheduled for this vehicle right now.

Recent Launches

Apr11Wed

POGS & SSR, TEX, SCEUnited States Air Force · Atlas E Altair · Space Launch Complex 3W, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USALaunch Successful3:00 PM UTC

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Launches per Year

Specifications

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Recent Launches

Every Atlas E Altair, Before It Flies.

Recent Launches