VSB-30
The VSB-30 is a Brazilian sounding rocket that is used as the successor to the Skylark rocket in experiments in Esrange .
The VSB-30 can carry a payload of 407 kg to an altitude of 260 km. It has a takeoff weight of 2657 kg and a takeoff thrust of 102 kN . Its length is 12.8 m and its diameter is 58 cm. It is based on the Sonda 3 rocket .
Their first launch took place on October 23, 2004 in Alcântara . The first launch in Kiruna took place on December 1, 2005 .
Web links
Commons : VSB-30 - collection of pictures, videos and audio files
- VSB-30 in the Encyclopedia Astronautica (English)
- Gunter's Space Page: VSB-30 (English)