Sany helps Brazilian space launch

News Story
- 19 Jan 2023 ( #1111 ) - Alcântara, Brazil
1 min read
A Sany SAC2500S was used to transport the rocket for Operation Astrolabe
A Sany SAC2500S was used to transport the rocket for Operation Astrolabe

Chinese equipment maker Sany is assisting the Brazilian Space Agency in its launch program.

A Sany SAC2500S all-terrain crane was used to transport the rocket for Operation Astrolabe.

According to Araújo Guindastes, the hire company which provided the materials handling equipment for the program, the SAC2500S, with its maximum capacity of 250 T, is ideal for long reach and heavy load operations, including the transport of the 16.5 m, 8.4 T rocket.

In early December, the missile components arrived in a Boeing 747 at São Luís International Airport. More than 8 T of components were transported to the city of Alcântara. 

Officials say the SAC2500S crane performed excellently, both in moving the parts for assembling the base and in lifting the rocket to the launch base. Operators were especially impressed with the low fuel consumption during the whole operation.

Sany equipment is due to be used on an ongoing basis for the space program, with more launches planned next year.

"This is a promising sector with a lot of potential in Brazil, and now especially for the state of Maranhão,” says Michel Araújo, director of Araújo Guindastes. “We have a base that is considered strategic and has the best geographical location in the world, since it is close to the equatorial line. This allows the rockets to reach space faster and with lower fuel consumption." 

Toyota fits out 3PL warehouse
Toyota fits out 3PL warehouse 20 Jun 2024 - Ipswich, United Kingdom - 2 min read
Travis Perkins dumps diesel
Travis Perkins dumps diesel 23 Feb 2023 - Northampton, United Kingdom - 1 min read
Bobcat Loader problems? Nun
Bobcat Loader problems? Nun 24 Feb 2022 - Prague, Czech Republic - 3 min read
Previously about:
Sany launches smart fleet management as standard News Story - 3 Jul 2025 - Wolverhampton, United Kingdom - 1 min read
Port of Hamburg to introduce electric reachstacker News Story - 13 Feb 2025 - Hamburg, Germany - 1 min read
Electric reachstacker arrives at BEST News Story - 19 Sep 2024 - Barcelona, Spain - 1 min read
Do you have materials handling news? Submit your news here
Inside The News
As part of Forkliftaction’s 25th anniversary celebrations, we have dug into the archive and, over the next year, will be highlighting a carefully curated selection of historical stories we have published over this time... Continue reading

“Over the years, your platform has played a key role in expanding our global presence — connecting us with industry professionals and promoting our advanced products, including our 50T electric forklift...Forkliftaction has helped us stay informed and competitive in a rapidly evolving market…”  - Bill Cai, Director, Overseas Division, Fujian Southchina Heavy Machinery Manufacture Co., Ltd

Thanks for your support! Read the full testimonial & more industry messages ♥ here.

Words of support …

The cooperation with Forkliftaction has been exceptional. It's always a pleasure to work with specialists who know the inside out of the industry

Ane Miren Elorza, Communications Specialist

Are you recruiting? Find your ideal candidate among a diverse range of materials handling professionals:

Forkliftaction's JOB MARKET

“Over the years, your platform has played a key role in expanding our global presence — connecting us with industry professionals and promoting our advanced products, including our 50T electric forklift...Forkliftaction has helped us stay informed and competitive in a rapidly evolving market…”  - Bill Cai, Director, Overseas Division, Fujian Southchina Heavy Machinery Manufacture Co., Ltd

Thanks for your support! Read the full testimonial & more industry messages ♥ here.

Are you recruiting? Find your ideal candidate among a diverse range of materials handling professionals:

Forkliftaction's JOB MARKET

“Over the years, your platform has played a key role in expanding our global presence — connecting us with industry professionals and promoting our advanced products, including our 50T electric forklift...Forkliftaction has helped us stay informed and competitive in a rapidly evolving market…”  - Bill Cai, Director, Overseas Division, Fujian Southchina Heavy Machinery Manufacture Co., Ltd

Thanks for your support! Read the full testimonial & more industry messages ♥ here.