MISSION NAME
SACI-2 2
Status
Failure
DATE
11 DEC 1999
LAUNCH PROVIDER
Brazilian Space Agency
Launch Pad
VLS Pad
Description
SACI 2 (Satélite Científico 2) is a 60 kg scientific satellite (Scientific Applications Satellite) launched on the 11th December 1999 on the second flight of the Brazilian VLS-1. Failure of the launcher second stage prevented it from reaching orbit.
VLS-1
Rocket Description
he 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.