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VLS-1: SCD-2A
The satellites of the SCD (Satelites de Coleta de Dados) series are equipped to collect and transmit meteorological and environmental data collected by automatic platforms (PCD) installed on land or on oceanic buoys. The data is relayed to one or more ground stations.
Sunday, 2 November 1997
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 TypeCommunications
Target OrbitLow Earth Orbit
Launch PadVLS Pad
Location🇧🇷 Alcântara Space Center, Federative Republic of Brazil BRA
Orbital Launches This Year#69
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.