Status
Success
KH-8 23 (Gambit-3 23)
Launch Time
Sat Aug 23, 1969 16:00 UTC
Sat Aug 23, 1969 16:00 UTC
Rocket
Mission Details
KH-8 23 (Gambit-3 23)
The KH-8, or Gambit-3, was a second-generation high-resolution reconnaissance satellite featuring an upgraded KH-8 Block 2 version with two reentry vehicles. It comprised a photographic payload section, satellite control section, and booster vehicle, housing advanced camera systems capable of capturing images with ground resolutions as fine as 0.1 meters. Additionally, the Astro-Position Terrain Camera (APTC) included cameras for terrain and stellar observation, aiding in attitude determination and navigation.
Payloads: 1
Total Mass: 3,000.0 kg
Polar Orbit
Location
SLC-4W, Vandenberg SFB, California, USA
Stats
1969
85th orbital launch attempt
Titan III
40th mission
7th mission of 1969
34th successful mission
22nd consecutive successful mission