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SACI

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Brazilian technology satellite. INPE experimental scientific satellites; carried a magnetometer, particle detectors and an atmospheric experiment. Scientific, cosmic rays, magnetic field and plasma satellite for INPE, Brazil. Launched 1999.

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Subtopics

SACI 2 Scientific satellite for INPE, Brazil. Launched 1999.

Family: Sun synchronous orbit, Technology, Technology satellite
Country: Brazil
Launch Vehicles: VLS, VLS-1, Chang Zheng 4B
Launch Sites: Taiyuan, Alcantara, Alcantara VLS, Taiyuan LC1
Agency: INPE
Bibliography: 2, 552, 554, 6845, 13047

Photo Gallery

SACI-2
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Chronology

2 events

1999 October 14

03:15 GMT - . Launch Site: Taiyuan. Launch Complex: Taiyuan LC1. LV Family: CZ. Launch Vehicle: Chang Zheng 4B.

SACI 1 - . Nation: Brazil. Agency: SISE. Manufacturer: INPE. Class: Technology. Type: Navigation technology satellite. Spacecraft: SACI. USAF Sat Cat: 25941 . COSPAR: 1999-057B. Apogee: 731 km (454 mi). Perigee: 719 km (446 mi). Inclination: 98.70 deg. Period: 99.30 min. INPE experimental scientific satellite with a magnetometer, particle detectors and an atmospheric experiment. INPE reportedly lost contact with the satellite in mid-October..

1999 December 11

18:25 GMT - . Launch Site: Alcantara. Launch Complex: Alcantara VLS. LV Family: Sonda. Launch Vehicle: VLS-1. FAILURE: Second stage failed to ignite; destroyed by range safety.. Failed Stage: 2.

SACI-2 - . Mass: 80 kg (176 lb). Nation: Brazil. Agency: AEB. Manufacturer: INPE. Class: Technology. Type: Navigation technology satellite. Spacecraft: SACI. Apogee: 10 km (6 mi). Second attempted launch of Brazil's indigenous launcher..