VS-15
Brazilian rocket
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The VS-15 is a Brazilian sounding rocket. It consists of a single, liquid fuel recoverable stage, based on the new L-15 engine (with 15 kN of thrust).[2][1] It would mainly qualify the L-15 engine in flight. The engine development project was canceled in 2013.[3]
| Function | Sounding rocket |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Brazil |
| Size | |
| Stages | 1 |
| Launch history | |
| Status | Cancelled in 2013 |
| Launch sites | Alcântara |
| First stage - L-15 | |
| Engines | 1 |
| Thrust | 15 kN[1] |
| Specific impulse | 321 s |
| Propellant | LOX/RP-1 |
Characteristics
- Thrust = 15 kN
- ISP = 321s
