Thor Able II | Transit 1A
United States Air Force · Thor Able II · Space Launch Complex 17A, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
United States Air Force's 8th launch · 8th this year · humanity's 48th orbital launch attempt
September 17, 1959Add to calendar
Failure
Either the launch vehicle did not reach orbit, or the payload(s) failed to separate.
Window: Sep 17, 14:34 – Sep 17, 14:34 UTC
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Transit 1A
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.
Navigation · Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
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