Name: SCD-2A — VLS-1
Start: 1997-11-02T12:25:00Z
End: 1997-11-02T12:25:00Z
Location: VLS Pad

Question 1

What rocket is launching SCD-2A?

Accepted Answer

SCD-2A is launching on the VLS-1.

Question 2

Who is launching SCD-2A?

Accepted Answer

SCD-2A is being launched by Brazilian Space Agency, a government launch provider founded in 1961.

Question 3

Where is SCD-2A launching from?

Accepted Answer

SCD-2A is launching from VLS Pad at Alcântara Space Center, Federative Republic of Brazil.

Question 4

What orbit is SCD-2A heading to?

Accepted Answer

SCD-2A is heading to Low Earth Orbit (LEO).

Question 5

Is the VLS-1 reusable?

Accepted Answer

No — the VLS-1 is an expendable launch vehicle.

Question 6

How many times has the VLS-1 flown?

Accepted Answer

The VLS-1 has launched 2 times to date.

Question 7

What is the SCD-2A mission?

Accepted Answer

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.

SCD-2A

Overview

Mission details

Launch Window

VLS Pad

Alcântara Space Center, Federative Republic of Brazil

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