launched fromBrazil

SATEC

Name: SATEC
Start: 2003-08-22T16:30:00Z
Location: Alcantara

Precluded

AUG 22200316:30:00 UTC

Solid rocket booster ignition 3 days before the launch resulted in the catastrophic explosion, destroying the launch pad and killing 21 people. VLS-1 never had a new attempt and its development was extinguished in 2016.

LIFTOFF

AUG 22 2003

16:30:00 UTC

Precluded

launched fromAlcantara

aboardVLS 1V03intoLEO

Payload

SATEC

Launch vehicle evaluation