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VLS-1

VLS familyDepartment of Aerospace Science and TechnologyRetired

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.

VLS-1 vehicle

Specifications

Thrust
1,172 kN
Height
19.5 m
Diameter
1.01 m
Launch mass
50 t
Stages
3
LEO capacity
120 kg

Specifications from Launch Library. Figures the operator has not published are omitted.

Flight record

2flightswith a definitive outcome
0%success rate0 of 2
0success streakcurrent

Counted from padside's own launch record, the same basis as the stats page.

Flights

2 of 2