| "Transit" Space Beacon For Sea And Air Lanes | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1670 |
| Catalog #: | 498935 | |
| Clip Number: | 498935-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 033-031 | |
| Timecode: | 00:39:19 - 00:40:24 | |
| Location: | Cape Canaveral, Florida | |
| Year Shot: | 1960 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | COMMUNICATIONS: Satellite LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, Florida, Cape Kennedy (Cape Canaveral) SCIENCE: Technology SPACE EXPLORATION: Research SPACE EXPLORATION: Rockets | |
| Description: | At Cape Canaveral the Transit Satellite is ready for launching. its the second attempt to put this type into orbit, 265 pounds 36 inch sphere will serve as a space beckon for valuable guidance control for air and sea navigation on earth, making it possible for a more accurate system. The launching is notable too for the use of a new type of rocket - The Thor Able Star combination. Space technicians wearing hard hats checking out the Transit Satellite. CUS - The Transit Satellite sphere. MLS - The rocket is sitting and smoking on its launching pad. MS - A large puff of smoke and the rocket slowly lifts off into outer space. | |
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