Transit 1A Mission
Launch Status
Failure
Date & Time
17 Sep 1959, 2:34pm
UTC
Pad
Space Launch Complex 17A
Launch Service Provider
Vehicle
Mission
Transit 1A
Mission Type
Navigation
Destination
Low Earth Orbit
The Transit satellite system was the first satellite navigation system to be used operationally. The system was used to provide accurate location for the US Navy ships. Transit 1A failed to make orbit.
Updated: Jan 3, 7:53pm UTC
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