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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
📏Height
19.5 m⭕Diameter
1.01 m⚖️Launch Mass
50 kg🛰️LEO Capacity
120 kg🌍GTO Capacity
—🗓️Maiden Flight
Nov 2, 1997🚀Total Launches
2✅Success Rate
0%♻️Reusable
Expendable🏭Manufacturer
Department of Aerospace Science and Technology🌐Country
Brazilian📋Status
Retired📷 Photo Gallery