# Transit 11
**Wikidata**: [Q28697221](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q28697221)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/transit-11

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Transit 11** based on the provided source material:

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## Summary  
Transit 11 is a spacecraft launched on January 28, 1966, aboard a Scout A rocket. It is part of the Transit satellite series, primarily used for navigation and space research. The spacecraft is identified by the COSPAR designation 1966-005A.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date:** January 28, 1966 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Scout A ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1966-005A ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1551807))  
- **Class:** Spacecraft ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q112))  
- **Significant Event:** Rocket launch on January 28, 1966 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Transit 11?  
A: Transit 11 was part of a satellite series used for navigation and space research, though specific mission details beyond its launch are not provided in the source material.  

### Q: What rocket launched Transit 11?  
A: Transit 11 was launched aboard a Scout A rocket on January 28, 1966.  

### Q: Is Transit 11 still operational?  
A: The source material does not provide information about its operational status post-launch.  

## Why It Matters  
Transit 11 represents an early milestone in space exploration and satellite navigation technology. Launched during the Cold War era, it contributed to advancements in spacecraft design and orbital navigation systems. While its exact mission payload isn't detailed here, the Transit series as a whole laid groundwork for modern GPS systems. Its successful deployment via the Scout A rocket also demonstrated the reliability of smaller launch vehicles for orbital missions.

## Notable For  
- **Early Satellite Navigation:** Part of the Transit series, precursors to GPS.  
- **Scout A Launch:** Exemplified the use of lightweight launch vehicles.  
- **Cold War Era Spacecraft:** Reflects the technological competition of the 1960s.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date:** January 28, 1966  
- **Vehicle:** Scout A rocket  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1966-005A  

### Classification  
- **Instance Of:** Spacecraft  
- **Related Classes:** Scout A (launch vehicle)  

### References  
- Wikidata ([Q6272367](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- Wikipedia (Polish language)  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report