ULA(@ulalaunch):Today we look back on the mighty Atlas V rocket on the 24th anniversary of its inaugural launch. The storied rocket family has supported a wide range of missions, from scientific to national security and commercial endeavors. For the past quarter-century, Atlas V has successfully launched five trips to Mars, the first spacecraft to Pluto and countless spacecraft to make life better on Earth.

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2026.08.21 15:47

Today we look back on the mighty Atlas V rocket on the 24th anniversary of its inaugural launch. The storied rocket family has supported a wide range of missions, from scientific to national security and commercial endeavors. For the past quarter-century, Atlas V has successfully launched five trips to Mars, the first spacecraft to Pluto and countless spacecraft to make life better on Earth.