Status
Success
KH-8 26 (Gambit-3 26)
Launch Time
Wed Apr 15, 1970 15:52 UTC
Wed Apr 15, 1970 15:52 UTC
Rocket
Mission Details
KH-8 26 (Gambit-3 26)
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
1970
33rd orbital launch attempt
Titan III
44th mission
3rd mission of 1970
38th successful mission
26th consecutive successful mission