Space · launch vehicle
VLS-1
DEPARTMENT OF AEROSPACE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
RETIRED
At a glance
Launches
2
Success rate
0%
0 ok · 2 failed
Payload to LEO
120 kg
Payload to GTO
—
Manufacturer
Department of Aerospace Science and TechnologyStatus
RetiredFirst flight
02 Nov 1997Reusable
NoHeight
19.5 mDiameter
1.01 mLaunch mass
50 tLiftoff thrust
1,172 kNStages
3Launch cost
—Booster landings
—Links
WikipediaAbout
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.
Source The Space Devs — Launch Library 2
Last checked 29 Sept 2026