LAUNCH CENTER
Failure
Sat Dec 11 1999
Brazilian Space Agency
SACI-2
Launch Failure
LAUNCH PREVIEW
Launch Time
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(6:25 PM UTC)
Launch Window Start
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(6:25 PM UTC)
Launch Window End
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(6:25 PM UTC)
RECOVERY OVERVIEW
Location
No Recovery Specified
Type
No Recovery Specified
Rocket Details
Name:
VLS-1Description:
he 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.
MISSION OVERVIEW
- Type: Astrophysics
- 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.
COMPLEX OVERVIEW
Location
Alcântara Launch Center, Federative Republic of Brazil
Pad
VLS Pad