Convair
Atlas-Able
Retired
Overview
/01The Atlas-Able was an American expendable launch system derived from the SM-65 Atlas missile. It was a member of the Atlas family of rockets, and was used to launch several Pioneer spacecraft towards the Moon. Of the five Atlas-Able rockets built, two failed during static firings, and the other three failed to reach orbit.
Manufacturer
Convair
Variant
N/A
Alias
N/A
Maiden Flight
November 26, 1959
Technical Specifications
/0235 m
Length
3.05 m
Diameter
0 t
Launch Mass
1587 kN
Liftoff Thrust
—
LEO Capacity
250 kg
GTO Capacity
Launch Record
/033
Total Launches
0
Successful
3
Failed
0.0%
Success Rate
0
Attempted Landings
0
Successful Landings
0
Failed Landings
0
Consecutive Successes