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Historic vehicle

VLS · 1

VLS-1

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.

Height

19.5 m

Diameter

1.01 m

LEO capacity

120 kg

Manufacturer

Department of Aerospace Science and Technology

Total launches

2

Successful

0

Pending

0

Successful landings

0

Flight system

Built to move mass beyond the atmosphere.

The Brazilian Department of Science and Aerospace Technology is the national military research center for aviation and space flight. It is subordinated to the Brazilian Air Force (FAB). It coordinates all technical and scientific activities related to the aerospace sector in which there are interests by the Ministry of Defence. It was established in 1953. It currently employs several thousand civilian and military personnel.