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.
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
2failuresincluding partial failures
0success streakcurrent
First flight November 2, 1997 · latest December 11, 1999
Counted from padside's own launch record, the same basis as the stats page.
Flights per year
- Successful
- Failed
Show the numbers for VLS-1 flights per year
| Year | Successful | Failed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 1 | 1 |