VLS-1

Built & Operated By
Department of Aerospace Science and Technology
Government · founded 1953
Maiden Flight
2 NOV 1997
About
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.
Vehicle Specifications
Height
19.5 m
Diameter
1.01 m
Launch Mass
50 T
Thrust
1,172 kN
Stages
3
Configuration
Expendable
Launch Record
Total Launches
2
Successful
0
Failed
2
Performance
To LEO
120 kg