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VLS-1

retired
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Specifications

Status
retired
Height
19.5 m
Diameter
1.01 m
Mass
50,000 kg
Stages
3
Payload to LEO
120 kg
First flight
1997-11-02
Total launches
2
Success / Fail
0 / 2

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.