VLS
| Status | Retired |
|---|---|
| Country | Brazil |
| Manufacturer | Department of Aerospace Science and Technology |
| Number of orbital launches | 2 |
| First launch | 1997-11-02 |
| Last launch | 1999-12-11 |
Launches by year:
Launches:
| Launch date | Launch site | Rocket / Variant | Payload | Notes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-12-11 | Alcantara | VLS | SACI 2 | failure | |
Second stage failed to ignite | |||||
| 1997-11-02 | Alcantara | VLS | SCD 2A | failure | |
First orbital launch attempt made by Brazil. Destroyed during launch. | |||||
Variants:
(This section is under construction)VLS Base variant
| First launch | 1997-11-02 |
|---|---|
| Mass | 49.6 t |
| Height | 19.5 m |
Payload capacity:
| LEO | 380 kg to 200 km / 5 deg |
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