December 11, 1999 6:25 pm
SACI-2
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VLS-1
Alcântara Space Center, Federative Republic of Brazil
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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.
Launch Overview
Window Open
18:25 UTC
Window Close
18:25 UTC
Lift Off
Dec 11, 1999 · 18:25 UTC
Launch Facility
Alcântara Space Center, Federative Republic of Brazil
Launch Pad
VLS Pad
Target Orbit
Low Earth Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
Brazilian Space Agency
Payload
SACI-2
Rocket
VLS-1
Destination
Low Earth Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
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.
Height
LEO Payload
Total Launches
Status
Brazilian Space Agency
VLS Pad
Launch Overview
Window Open
18:25 UTC
Window Close
18:25 UTC
Lift Off
Dec 11, 1999 · 18:25 UTC
Launch Facility
Alcântara Space Center, Federative Republic of Brazil
Launch Pad
VLS Pad
Target Orbit
Low Earth Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
Brazilian Space Agency
Payload
SACI-2
Rocket
VLS-1
Destination
Low Earth Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
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