The Transit Research and Attitude Control satellite was launched by the U. S. Navy from Cape Canaveral along with Transit 4B on November 15, 1961.
Artist's impression of TRAAC in orbit
Drawing of Transit 4B and TRAAC satellite in orbit.
The Transit system, also known as NAVSAT or NNSS, was the first satellite navigation system to be used operationally. The radio navigation system was primarily used by the U.S. Navy to provide accurat
Transit 1A
Transit 1B
Transit 3A
Transit 5A