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VLS-1

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.

The VLS was canceled after decades of development and high expenditures with poor results and a failed association with Ukraine that slowed the program for years.

Missions: 3
Successes: 0
Partial Failures: 0
Failures: 3
Success Streak: 0
Success Rate: 0%
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Configurations

VLS-1
AEB
Status: Retired
Liftoff Thrust: 623 kN
Payload to LEO: 380 kg
Stages: 3
Strap-ons: 4
Rocket Height: 19.0 m
Fairing Diameter: 1.0 m

Launch Sites

VLS Pad, Alcântara Launch Center, Maranhão, Brazil

Launches

AEB
VLS-1 | SATEC & UNOSAT
Fri Aug 22, 2003
VLS Pad, Alcântara Launch Center, Maranhão, Brazil
AEB
VLS-1 | SACI-2
Sat Dec 11, 1999 18:25 UTC
VLS Pad, Alcântara Launch Center, Maranhão, Brazil
AEB
VLS-1 | SCD-2A
Sun Nov 02, 1997 12:25 UTC
VLS Pad, Alcântara Launch Center, Maranhão, Brazil