BRAZILIAN SPACE AGENCY

VLS-1 | SCD-2A

Name: VLS-1 | SCD-2A
Start: 1997-11-02T12:25:00+00:00
End: 1997-11-02T12:40:00+00:00
Location: VLS Pad

FAILURENov 2, 1997 at 12:25 UTCVLS-1

PADVLS Pad

SITEAlcântara Space Center, Federative Republic of Brazil →

ORBITLow Earth Orbit

TYPECommunications

MISSION OVERVIEW

The satellites of the SCD (Satelites de Coleta de Dados) series are equipped to collect and transmit meteorological and environmental data collected by automatic platforms (PCD) installed on land or on oceanic buoys. The data is relayed to one or more ground stations.

LAUNCH DETAILS

VEHICLE

VLS-1

AGENCY

Brazilian Space Agency

MISSION

SCD-2A

MISSION TYPE

Communications

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: 15183b48-9462-4eb7-b24e-eb6286605bb1

Reported date: Nov 2, 1997 at 12:25 UTC

Last synced: 18 minutes 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 | SCD-2A launch?

The VLS-1 | SCD-2A is scheduled for Sunday, November 2, 1997 at 12:25 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 SCD-2A?

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

Where is the VLS-1 | SCD-2A launching from?

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

What orbit is SCD-2A going to?

The SCD-2A mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.

Who is launching SCD-2A?

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

Can I watch the VLS-1 | SCD-2A 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 01:15 UTC

Launch added to tracker

Imported from Launch Library 2 API

Mar 29, 2026 01:15 UTC

Launch date set: Nov 2, 1997 at 12:25 UTC

NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Brazilian Space Agency

Mar 29, 2026 01:15 UTC

Launch failure reported

Updated via Launch Library 2

LIVE DATA SOURCES

Last data sync: 18 minutes ago

Launch ID: 15183b48-9462-4eb7-b24e-eb6286605bb1

Pad weather at -2.32, -44.37

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Mission Profile

SCD-2A was a VLS-1 mission operated by Brazilian Space Agency that lifted off from VLS Pad, Alcântara Space Center, Federative Republic of Brazil on November 2, 1997. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch ended in failure.

VLS-1 | SCD-2A

Mission Profile

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