Just out of interest, is the -531 the most powerful Atlas-V variant flown to date? I don't recall ever seeing any mention of flights using DEC and/or four or five SRMs on the quite-comprehensive Wiki page.
A 431 has more payload capability than a 531.
Quote from: Jim on 04/15/2010 12:39 pmA 431 has more payload capability than a 531.To pick a nit, an Atlas 431 has more capability to high orbits and escape, but not LEO.
Quote from: Danderman on 07/12/2010 04:24 pmQuote from: Jim on 04/15/2010 12:39 pmA 431 has more payload capability than a 531.To pick a nit, an Atlas 431 has more capability to high orbits and escape, but not LEO.Due to the Centuar being enclosed in the payload fairing with different load paths and not being exposed to aero loads?
Thread is here; launch is in a couple of weeks:http://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=21261.0Probably looking at the Wet Dress Rehearsal countdown.
Quote from: psloss on 07/27/2010 02:23 pmThread is here; launch is in a couple of weeks:http://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=21261.0Probably looking at the Wet Dress Rehearsal countdown.Looks like SLC 37B (the Delta 4 pad). - Ed Kyle
Quote from: edkyle99 on 07/27/2010 02:42 pmQuote from: psloss on 07/27/2010 02:23 pmThread is here; launch is in a couple of weeks:http://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=21261.0Probably looking at the Wet Dress Rehearsal countdown.Looks like SLC 37B (the Delta 4 pad). - Ed KyleYeah, none of the views there are currently showing the Atlas pad.
Advanced Extremely High Frequencey Launch Vehicle/Mission: ATLAS VDate: August 12Pad: 41, Cape Canaveral Air Force StationLaunch Window: 7:14 a.m. -- 9:14 am. EDTLaunch Hazard Area period: TBDLaunch Hazard AreaRestricted Airspace Map