Satellite Launch Vehicle

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Satellite Launch Vehicle

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American orbital launch vehicle. Orbital version. Selected by NASA under the COTS program in January 2008 in place of the cancelled Kistler for post-shuttle ISS resupply missions. Uses half-length shuttle SRB as first stage; proven Castor-120 as second stage; new Castor-30 as third stage; and Orbital Adjustment Module from Lockheed's cancelled Athena launcher as a fourth stage.

AKA: Athena III. Payload: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Apogee: 350 km (210 mi).

LEO Payload: 6,000 kg (13,200 lb) to a 350 km orbit at 51.60 degrees. Payload: 2,800 kg (6,100 lb) to a GTO.

Family: orbital launch vehicle. Country: USA. Stages: OAM, RSRM, Castor 30, Castor 120. Agency: Alliant.

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