VLS-1
In-activeDepartment of Aerospace Science and Technology ()
Nov. 2, 1997
Description
The VLS-1 was the Brazilian Space Agency's main satellite launch vehicle. The launch vehicle was to be capable of launching satellites into orbit. The launch site was located at the Alcântara Launch Center due to its proximity to the equator.
Specifications
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Stages
3 -
Length
19.5 m -
Diameter
1.01 m -
Fairing Diameter
1.01 m -
Launch Mass
50.0 T -
Thrust
1172.0 kN
Family
-
Name
VLS-1 -
Family
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Variant
1 -
Alias
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Full Name
VLS-1
Payload Capacity
-
Launch Cost
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Low Earth Orbit
120.0 kg -
Geostationary Transfer
Orbit
― -
Direct Geostationary
― -
Sun-Synchronous Capacity
―
Department of Aerospace Science and Technology
Government
None
1953The Brazilian Department of Science and Aerospace Technology is the national military research center for aviation and space flight. It is subordinated to the Brazilian Air Force (FAB). It coordinates all technical and scientific activities related to the aerospace sector in which there are interests by the Ministry of Defence. It was established in 1953. It currently employs several thousand civilian and military personnel.
VLS-1 | SACI-2
Department of Aerospace Science and Technology | BrazilAlcântara Space Center, Federative Republic of Brazil
Dec. 11, 1999, 6:25 p.m.
Status: Launch Failure
Mission:
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Low Earth OrbitVLS-1 | SCD-2A
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Nov. 2, 1997, 12:25 p.m.
Status: Launch Failure
Mission:
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