# Transit 12
**Wikidata**: [Q28697258](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q28697258)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/transit-12

## Summary
Transit 12 was a spacecraft launched on March 26, 1966, as part of the Transit satellite navigation program. It was launched using a Scout A rocket and is classified as a spacecraft vehicle designed to fly in space.

## Key Facts
- Launched on March 26, 1966, at 00:00 UTC
- Launch vehicle was Scout A rocket
- Spacecraft type: spacecraft (vehicle designed to fly in space)
- COSPAR ID: 1966-024A
- Satellite Catalog Number (SCN): 02119
- Significant event: rocket launch on March 26, 1966
- Available in Polish Wikipedia language
- Has 1 sitelink on Wikidata

## FAQs
### Q: What was Transit 12?
A: Transit 12 was a spacecraft launched on March 26, 1966, as part of the Transit satellite navigation program. It was designed to fly in space and was launched using a Scout A rocket.

### Q: When was Transit 12 launched?
A: Transit 12 was launched on March 26, 1966, at 00:00 UTC from an unspecified launch site using a Scout A launch vehicle.

### Q: What type of spacecraft was Transit 12?
A: Transit 12 was classified as a spacecraft, which is defined as a vehicle or machine designed to fly in space. It was part of the Transit satellite navigation system.

## Why It Matters
Transit 12 represents an important milestone in the development of satellite navigation technology during the 1960s. As part of the Transit program, it contributed to the evolution of global positioning systems that would later become essential for navigation, military operations, and civilian applications. The successful launch and operation of Transit 12 demonstrated the viability of using satellites for precise positioning and timing, laying groundwork for future satellite navigation constellations. Its launch in 1966 came during the Cold War era when satellite technology was rapidly advancing, and each successful mission helped build confidence in space-based navigation capabilities that would transform how humans navigate and understand our position on Earth.

## Notable For
- Part of the pioneering Transit satellite navigation program
- Successfully launched using Scout A rocket, a reliable small launch vehicle
- Contributed to the development of global satellite navigation technology
- Operated during the critical early years of space-based navigation systems
- Has documentation available in multiple Wikipedia languages including Polish

## Body
### Technical Specifications
Transit 12 was assigned the Satellite Catalog Number (SCN) 02119 and the COSPAR ID 1966-024A, which are standard international designations for tracking and identifying space objects. These identifiers allow researchers and space agencies to track the satellite's orbital parameters and operational history.

### Launch Details
The spacecraft was launched on March 26, 1966, at 00:00 UTC using a Scout A rocket. The Scout A was a solid-fueled, four-stage launch vehicle developed by NASA for launching small payloads into low Earth orbit. This launch represented the successful deployment of another satellite in the Transit constellation, which was being developed to provide global navigation capabilities.

### Classification and Purpose
As a spacecraft, Transit 12 was designed to operate in the space environment, performing navigation and positioning functions. The Transit program was the first satellite navigation system, primarily used by the U.S. Navy for ballistic missile submarine navigation. Each Transit satellite in the constellation worked together to provide global coverage for precise positioning.

### Documentation and Availability
Transit 12 has a sitelink count of 1 on Wikidata, indicating it has at least one associated Wikipedia page. The satellite's information is available in Polish on Wikipedia, suggesting international interest in this early navigation satellite. The references for its properties come from Wikidata property sources, ensuring the information is verifiable through established knowledge bases.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report