LAUNCH CENTER

Launch Image
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-1

Description:

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.

VLS-1 rocket
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