AEB
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VLS-1
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. 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
Success Rate
0.0%
Successes
0
Failures
3
Success Streak
0
Partial Failures
0
Previous
August 22, 2003
SATEC & UNOSAT
VLS-1 | AEB
Alcântara Launch Center, Maranhão, Brazil
December 11, 1999
SACI-2
VLS-1 | AEB
Alcântara Launch Center, Maranhão, Brazil
Configurations
Retired
VLS-1
Active 1997 to 2003
Rocket
Height: 19m
Payload to Orbit
LEO: 380 kg
Liftoff Thrust
623 Kilonewtons
Fairing
Diameter: 1m
Stages
3
Strap-ons
4