Failure
SCD-2A
Communications
Brazilian Space Agency(AEB)Government
VLS-1
LEOorbit
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, November 2, 1997 at 12:25 PM
Mission details
Orbital Attempt
#4,187
AEB Mission
#1
Pad Launch
#1
Location Launch
#1
Launch Window
NET
Nov 2, 1997, 12:25 PM
Schedule Changes
1 update
Alcântara Space Center, Federative Republic of Brazil
The Alcântara Space Center, formerly known as Alcântara Launch Center is a space center and launching facility of the Brazilian Space Agency in the city of Alcântara, located on Brazil's northern Atlantic coast, in the state of Maranhão.
Timezone
America/Fortaleza
Local Launch Time
Nov 2, 1997, 9:25 AM
Total Launches
4
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
-2.3394, -44.4175
VLS-1 Specs
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.
Length
19.5 m
Diameter
1.01 m
Launch Mass
50 t
Thrust
1,172 kN
LEO Capacity
120 kg
Reusable
No
Maiden Flight
1997
Fastest Turnaround
2y 1mo
Total Launches
2
Successful
0
Failed
2
Consecutive Success
0
Maiden flight: Nov 2, 1997
Brazilian Space Agency
The Brazilian Space Agency is a space agency in South America. They work in partnership with the US and Russia aboard the ISS. It was previously operated by the military until 1994. They now operate largely in tandem with other nations. They run a spaceport and rocket launch site both in Brazil. They built the VLM small satellite launch system in tandem with Germany. The VLS-1 was intended to be a primary launch vehicle for the BSA, but it failed 3 times and was canceled. They have restarted work on the system in tandem with the Russian Space Agency.
Founded
1961
Administrator
Administrator: Marco Antonio Chamon
Total Launches
2
Successful
0
Failed
2
Pending
0
Consecutive Success
0