ABOUT VLS-1
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 AlcΓ’ntara Launch Center due to its proximity to the equator.
PAYLOAD CAPACITY
120 kg
TO LEO
265 lbs
LIFTOFF THRUST
1,172
KILONEWTONS
263,476
POUNDS-FORCE
~1,572
HORSEPOWER
FLIGHT HISTORY