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VLS-1 | SACI-2
VLS-1 | SACI-2 launched on Sat, Dec 11, 1999, 06:25 PM UTC — a Brazilian Space Agency mission.
Launch FailureBrazilian Space Agency
Lifted offNET Dec 1999
NET Sat, Dec 11, 1999, 06:25 PM UTC
Mission profile
The flight at a glance
VLS-1Vehicle
Brazilian Space AgencyProvider
VLS PadPad
Alcântara Space Center, Federative Republic of BrazilLocation
AstrophysicsMission type
Low Earth OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for VLS-1 to Low Earth Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 8:00
SimulatedRepresentative VLS-1 ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
SACI-2
SACI 2 (Satélite Científico 2) is a 60 kg scientific satellite (Scientific Applications Satellite) launched on the 11th December 1999 on the second flight of the Brazilian VLS-1. Failure of the launcher second stage prevented it from reaching orbit.
Around this launch
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Good to know
Frequently asked
What time does VLS-1 | SACI-2 launch?
VLS-1 | SACI-2 is scheduled to lift off Sat, Dec 11, 1999, 06:25 PM UTC.
Where can I watch VLS-1 | SACI-2?
A live webcast will appear on this page as soon as the provider publishes a stream link.
Who is launching VLS-1 | SACI-2?
VLS-1 | SACI-2 is an Brazilian Space Agency mission flying on a VLS-1.
Where does VLS-1 | SACI-2 launch from?
It lifts off from VLS Pad, Alcântara Space Center, Federative Republic of Brazil.