LAUNCH MISSION

USAF Thor Able II Transit 1A

Name: USAF Thor Able II Transit 1A
Start: 1959-09-17T14:34:00.000Z
Location: Space Launch Complex 17A

Status

Failure

DATE

17 SEP 1959

LAUNCH PROVIDER

United States Air Force

Launch Pad

Space Launch Complex 17A

Description

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.

Thor Able II

Rocket Description

American orbital launch vehicle. Thor with Able stage derived from Vanguard second stage.

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