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Transit VC
Retired 1965Transit VC (NORAD 801, COSPAR 1964-026A) is a retired US satellite, withdrawn from service around 23 Aug 1965, launched on 4 Jun 1964 on the Transit VC mission. It was operated by BUWEPS as part of the Transit 5 programme. The spacecraft was built by APL on the Transit 5 bus, with a mass of 54 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
1964
launched
1965
retired
62
years on orbit
54
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched4 Jun 1964 · on the Transit VC mission
Operational23 Aug 1965 · entered service
Retired23 Aug 1965 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID801
COSPAR1964-026A
TypeSatellite
OperatorBUWEPS
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerAPL
BusTransit 5
Mass54 kg
ProgrammeTransit 5
CategoryNAV
OrbitLEO (LEO/P)
Altitude862 × 945 km
Inclination90.5°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to Transit VC?
Transit VC was retired from service around 23 Aug 1965 after launching in 1964. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built Transit VC?
Transit VC was operated by BUWEPS and built by APL (US).
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.