Atlas-Able

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The 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.

    TypeSubtypeDateDescriptionNotesSource
    classrocketAtlas-C AbleAtlas-Able,Wikidata
    classrocketAtlas-D AbleAtlas-Able,Wikidata