MISSION NAME
Transit 1A
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.