Satellite map of VLS-1 V03
The 2003 Alcântara VLS accident was an accident involving a Brazilian Space Agency VLS-1 launch vehicle, which was intended to have launched two satellites into orbit. The rocket exploded on its launch pad at the Alcântara Launch Center, killing 21 people.
Latitude: -2° 22' 13.79" S
Longitude: -44° 23' 28.19" W
Nearest city to this article: Alcântara
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