Atlas V is Lockheed Martin Built Rocket. It is marketted by ILS (International Launch Services). Atlas V was developed under the US Air Force Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle programme.
The first flight was launched in 2002. The second launch of the Atlas V launched the HellasSat communications satellite on May 13, 2003.
The first stage uses the RD-180 rocket engine.
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