SACI-2

Mission

SACI-2

• Type: Astrophysics
• Orbit: Low Earth Orbit

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.

Location

VLS Pad

Alcântara Launch Center, Federative Republic of Brazil

VLS Pad has witnessed the launch of 2 rockets, including 2 orbital launch attempts, while Alcântara Launch Center, Federative Republic of Brazil, has been the site for 2 rocket launches.

Rocket

Department of Aerospace Science and Technology VLS-1

he 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.

Agency

Brazilian Space Agency

The Brazilian Space Agency is a space agency in South America. They work in partnership with the US and Russia aboard the ISS. It was previously operated by the military until 1994. They now operate largely in tandem with other nations. They run a spaceport and rocket launch site both in Brazil. They built the VLM small satellite launch system in tandem with Germany. The VLS-1 was intended to be a primary launch vehicle for the BSA, but it failed 3 times and was canceled. They have restarted work on the system in tandem with the Russian Space Agency.