Atlas I

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Atlas I
Atlas I launching CRRES satellite1.jpg
Launch of the maiden flight of the Atlas I, with the CRRES satellite
Function Expendable launch system
Manufacturer General Dynamics
Country of originUnited States
Size
Height43.90m (144.00 ft)
Diameter3.05m (10 ft)
Mass164,300kg (362,200 lb)
Stages2.5
Capacity
Payload to 185 km (115 mi) LEO
Mass5,900 kg (13,000 lb) [1]