VLS-1 | SACI-2

The Astrophysics flight VLS-1 | SACI-2 departed Alcântara Space Center, Federative Republic of Brazil atop a VLS-1, bound for LEO.

Launch time
Status
FAILED
Operator
Brazilian Space Agency
Mission type
Astrophysics
Rocket
VLS-1
Launch site
Alcântara Space Center, Federative Republic of Brazil
Launch pad
VLS Pad
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
VLS-1 | SACI-2 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1999-12-11T18:25:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    VLS-1 clears the pad at Alcântara Space Center, Federative Republic of Brazil and begins its ascent.
  2. Max-Q
    VLS-1 pushes through the region of maximum dynamic pressure.
  3. Mission failure
    The mission fails to reach its objectives.

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