VLS-3 Gross Mass: 1,025 kg (2,259 lb). Empty Mass: 190 kg (410 lb). Thrust (vac): 33.240 kN (7,473 lbf). Isp: 282 sec. Burn time: 68 sec. Propellants: Solid. Isp(sl): 0 sec. Diameter: 1.00 m (3.20 ft). Span: 1.00 m (3.20 ft). Length: 1.80 m (5.90 ft). Country: Brazil. No Engines: 1. Engine: S-44. First Flight: 1985. Last Flight: 2003. No Launched: 5. Other designations: Veiculo Lancador de Satelites. Used on Launch Vehicles: VLM. VLS.                   Contact us with any corrections, additions, or comments. Conditions for use of drawings, pictures, or other materials from this site.. To contact astronauts or cosmonauts. © Mark Wade, 1997 - 2007 except where otherwise noted.

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