Suggested Edit for Satellite
Suggested by jneedles on: 2024-09-16 16:56
Citation: https://secwww.jhuapl.edu/techdigest/Content/techdigest/pdf/V05-N04/05-04-Danchik.pdf https://www.satellitenwelt.de/transit_5b-5.htm
Verdict: Approved
Reviewed by - on: 2024-09-16 18:41
| Name | TRANSIT 5B-5 |
| NORAD ID | 965 |
| Followed NORAD ID | - |
| Alternative Names | OPS 6582 |
| Description | Transit 5B-5 is a US Navy navigation satellite launched by a Thor Able Star rocket. The Transit satellites formed part of one of the first operational satellite navigation systems, also known as the Navy Navigation Satellite System (NNSS). It still transmits a telemetry signal whenever illuminated by the sun. Transit 5B-5 is currently the oldest active satellite in space. |
| Owner/Operator | - |
| Status |
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| Countries of Origin | |
| Website | - |
| Dashboard URL | - |
| Launch Date | Dec. 13, 1964, midnight |
| Deploy Date | - |
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| Field | Previous | Suggested |
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| Description | Transit 5B5 was a US Navy navigation satellite launched by a Thor Able Star rocket. It carried a nuclear power source. Transit, one of the first operational satellite systems, was also known as the Navy Navigation Satellite (NNS). It is also nuclear powered. | Transit 5B-5 is a US Navy navigation satellite launched by a Thor Able Star rocket. The Transit satellites formed part of one of the first operational satellite navigation systems, also known as the Navy Navigation Satellite System (NNSS). It still transmits a telemetry signal whenever illuminated by the sun. Transit 5B-5 is currently the oldest active satellite in space. |