Transit 1A
Thor Able II
United States Air Force
Mission
Transit 1A
- Type: Navigation
- Orbit: 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.
Location
Space Launch Complex 17A
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
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Space Launch Complex 17A has witnessed the launch of 145 rockets, including 145 orbital launch attempts. While Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA, has been the site for 1086 rocket launches.
Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS) is an installation of the United States Space Force's Space Launch Delta 45, located on Cape Canaveral in Brevard County, Florida.
Rocket
McDonnell Douglas Thor Able II
American orbital launch vehicle. Thor with Able stage derived from Vanguard second stage.
Agency
United States Air Force
The United States Air Force (USAF) is the air service branch of the United States Armed Forces, and is one of the eight uniformed services of the United States. Originally created on 1 August 1907, as a part of the United States Army Signal Corps, the USAF was established as a separate branch of the United States Armed Forces in 1947 with the enactment of the National Security Act of 1947.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the United States Air Force Thor Able II Transit 1A launch scheduled?
The United States Air Force Thor Able II Transit 1A launch was scheduled for:
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Where did the United States Air Force Thor Able II Transit 1A mission launch from?
The United States Air Force Thor Able II rocket launched from Space Launch Complex 17A at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA. Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS) is an installation of the United States Space Force's Space Launch Delta 45, located on Cape Canaveral in Brevard County, Florida.
What rocket was used for the Transit 1A mission?
The Transit 1A mission launched aboard a United States Air Force Thor Able II rocket. American orbital launch vehicle. Thor with Able stage derived from Vanguard second stage. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
What weather conditions could have delayed the United States Air Force Thor Able II Transit 1A launch?
The United States Air Force Thor Able II Transit 1A launch could have been delayed by various weather conditions including lightning within 10 nautical miles, high winds (especially upper-level winds), thick cloud layers, precipitation, and poor visibility. Weather must be favorable at the launch site, downrange landing zones, and abort landing sites.
How can I get updates if the United States Air Force Thor Able II Transit 1A launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest United States Air Force Thor Able II launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the Transit 1A mission. You can also check our space launch schedule for historical launch information. Our mobile app provides push notifications for instant alerts about launch status changes. Official United States Air Force live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.