Brazilian Space Agency
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The Brazilian Space Agency is the civilian authority in Brazil responsible for the country's space program. It operates a spaceport at Alcântara, and a rocket launch site at Barreira do Inferno. It is
Technological Institute of Aeronautics (ITA).
VLS1-V03 rocket on a launching pad from Alcântara Launch Center.
VS-40 rocket
VLS-1 at the Alcântara Launch Center
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 La
Brazilian Space Agency
…rockets, will be driven by an engine based on the Molniya rocket. The third stage will be a solid-propellant booster based on an upgraded version of the VLS-1. The program was named "Southern Cross" in reference to the Crux constellation, present on the flag of Brazil and composed of five stars. Hence the…
VLS-1 real size mockup
Engine
Engine test