VLS-1 Vehicle Overview
A complete overview of the VLS-1 launch vehicle, including launch stats, vehicle info and launch locations.
Basic Info
Name
VLS-1
Family
VLS
Manufacturer
First Launch
2 Nov 1997
Successful Launches
0
Failed Launches
2
Rocket Info
Status
Inactive
Stages
3
Length
19.5 m
Diameter
1.01 m
Launch Mass
50 tons
Thrust
1,172 kN
Reusability
Not Reusable
Payload Info
LEO Capacity
120 kg
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.