VLS-1 V02 (SACI-2)
VLS-1 prototype V02 attempted to launch the SACI-2 scientific satellite from Alcântara Launch Center during Operação Almenara on 11 December 1999. The first stage operated correctly, but flame penetration near the top of the second-stage propellant block caused an explosion shortly after second-stage ignition.
Identity
- Aliases
- VLS V02Operação Almenara launch vehicleSACI II launch vehicle
- Name
- VLS-1 V02 (SACI-2)
- Status
- destroyed
Details
- Description
- VLS-1 prototype V02 attempted to launch the SACI-2 scientific satellite from Alcântara Launch Center during Operação Almenara on 11 December 1999. The first stage operated correctly, but flame penetration near the top of the second-stage propellant block caused an explosion shortly after second-stage ignition.
- First Flight Date
- 1999-12-11
- Vehicle Family
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- Creation Time
- July 13, 2026 at 12:26:27 UTC
- Updated Time
- July 13, 2026 at 12:26:27 UTC
Other
- Last Flight Date
- 1999-12-11
- Search Name
- VLS-1 V02 (SACI-2) VLS V02 Operação Almenara launch vehicle SACI II launch vehicle
- Serial Number
- V02
- Vehicle Code
- V02