AEB VLS-1 SACI-2
VLS-1
Status
Failure
Date
11 DEC 1999
18:25
Launch Provider
Brazilian Space Agency
Launch Pad
VLS Pad
Alcântara Space Center, Federative Republic of Brazil
Mission Overview
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.
Rocket
VLS-1
Mission Type
Astrophysics
Orbit
Low Earth Orbit
Stages
3
Livestream
Not availableRocket Details
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.
Height
19.5 m
Diameter
1.01 m
Launch Mass
50 T
Thrust
1,172 kN