VLS-1

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The VLS-1 was the Brazilian Space Agency's main satellite launch vehicle. The launch vehicle would have been capable of launching satellites into orbit. The launch site was located at the Alcântara Launch Center due to its proximity to the equator.

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solid-propellant rocket, expendable launch vehicleAerospace Technology and Science Department, Brazil
BrazilDong Fang Hong 2Ekranexpendable launch vehicle


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    Motor vls1Motor vls1
    A real sized replica of the VLS-1 satellite launcherA real sized replica of the VLS-1 satellite launcher
    The remains of the VLS launch pad following the 2003 Alcântara VLS accident.The remains of the VLS launch pad following the 2003 Alcântara VLS accident.
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      commonsimageMotor vls1 Commons
      commonsimageA real sized replica of the VLS-1 satellite launcher Commons
      commonsimageThe remains of the VLS launch pad following the 2003 Alcântara VLS accident. Commons