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VLS-1: SACI-2
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.
Saturday, 11 December 1999
Mission Data
Launch VehicleVLS-1
Vehicle Record0 of 2 launches (0%)
Launch Provider🇧🇷 Brazilian Space Agency
Provider TypeGovernment
Agency Record0 successes / 2 failures (0%)
Mission TypeAstrophysics
Target OrbitLow Earth Orbit
Launch PadVLS Pad
Location🇧🇷 Alcântara Space Center, Federative Republic of Brazil BRA
Orbital Launches This Year#71
Agency Launches This Year#1
Launches From This Pad2
Launches From This Site4
Status Note
Either the launch vehicle did not reach orbit, or the payload(s) failed to separate.
About VLS-1
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.
Launch Site
VLS Pad · 2.3177°S 44.3700°W
Launch data from Launch Library 2 by The Space Devs.