BRAZILIAN SPACE AGENCY

VLS-1 | SACI-2

Name: VLS-1 | SACI-2
Start: 1999-12-11T18:25:00+00:00
End: 1999-12-11T18:40:00+00:00
Location: VLS Pad

FAILUREDec 11, 1999 at 18:25 UTCVLS-1

PADVLS Pad

SITEAlcântara Space Center, Federative Republic of Brazil →

ORBITLow Earth Orbit

TYPEAstrophysics

MISSION OVERVIEW

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.

LAUNCH DETAILS

VEHICLE

VLS-1

AGENCY

Brazilian Space Agency

MISSION

SACI-2

MISSION TYPE

Astrophysics

TARGET ORBIT

Low Earth Orbit

LAUNCH PAD

VLS Pad

LAUNCH SITE

Alcântara Space Center, Federative Republic of Brazil

COUNTRY

BRA

LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION

CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute

LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY

API ID: 7df36bc5-9d8d-4e69-916a-7261db021967

Reported date: Dec 11, 1999 at 18:25 UTC

Last synced: 9 hours ago

This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.

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VEHICLE

MANUFACTURER

Department of Aerospace Science and Technology

VARIANT

FLIGHTS

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.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

When is the VLS-1 | SACI-2 launch?

The VLS-1 | SACI-2 is scheduled for Saturday, December 11, 1999 at 6:25 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: FAILURE.

What rocket is being used for SACI-2?

The VLS-1 | SACI-2 mission uses the VLS-1 rocket, manufactured by Department of Aerospace Science and Technology.

Where is the VLS-1 | SACI-2 launching from?

The launch takes place from VLS Pad at Alcântara Space Center, Federative Republic of Brazil.

What orbit is SACI-2 going to?

The SACI-2 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.

Who is launching SACI-2?

The VLS-1 | SACI-2 is operated by Brazilian Space Agency.

Can I watch the VLS-1 | SACI-2 launch live?

Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.

LAUNCH TIMELINE

Mar 29, 2026 01:16 UTC

Launch added to tracker

Imported from Launch Library 2 API

Mar 29, 2026 01:16 UTC

Launch date set: Dec 11, 1999 at 18:25 UTC

NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Brazilian Space Agency

Mar 29, 2026 01:16 UTC

Launch failure reported

Updated via Launch Library 2

LIVE DATA SOURCES

Last data sync: 9 hours ago

Launch ID: 7df36bc5-9d8d-4e69-916a-7261db021967

Pad weather at -2.32, -44.37

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Mission Profile

SACI-2 was a VLS-1 mission operated by Brazilian Space Agency that lifted off from VLS Pad, Alcântara Space Center, Federative Republic of Brazil on December 11, 1999. The flight carried its payload on a astrophysics mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch ended in failure.

VLS-1 | SACI-2

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