Solid propellant rocket stage. Loaded/empty mass 5,664/1,212 kg. Thrust 208.39 kN. Vacuum specific impulse 275 seconds.
AKA: Veiculo Lancador de Satelites.
Status: Active.
Gross mass: 5,664 kg (12,486 lb).
Unfuelled mass: 1,212 kg (2,672 lb).
Height: 5.80 m (19.00 ft).
Diameter: 1.00 m (3.20 ft).
Span: 1.00 m (3.20 ft).
Thrust: 208.39 kN (46,848 lbf).
Specific impulse: 275 s.
Specific impulse sea level: 204 s.
Burn time: 56 s.
Number: 8 .
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Associated Countries
Associated Engines
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S-40TM IAE solid rocket engine. 208.4 kN. Isp=272s. Used on VLS launch vehicle. First flight 1985. More...
Associated Launch Vehicles
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VLS-R1 Brazilian all-solid test vehicle. Single stage vehicle. More...
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VS-40 Brazilian sounding rocket. Two stage vehicle consisting of 1 x S-40TM + 1 x S-44 More...
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VLM Brazilian satellite launcher using core of VLS only. Planned for launch of microsatellites. First launch 2002 or later. More...
Associated Propellants
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Solid Solid propellants have the fuel and oxidiser embedded in a rubbery matrix. They were developed to a high degree of perfection in the United States in the 1950's and 1960's. In Russia, development was slower, due to a lack of technical leadership in the area and rail handling problems. Solid propellants have the fuel and oxidiser embedded in a rubbery matrix. They were developed to a high degree of perfection in the United States in the 1950's and 1960's. In Russia, development was slower, due to a lack of technical leadership in the area and rail handling problems. More...
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