Launch Success
Liftoff Time (GMT)
18:14:00
Wednesday December 14, 1966
The KH-8, also known as Keyhole-8 or Gambit-3, was the second generation of high-resolution reconnaissance satellites. It introduced a new camera system and used the Agena-D flight control stage. Its major subsystems included the photographic-payload section (PPS), satellite-control section (SCS), and booster vehicle. The camera system had a focal length of 4.46 meters and used a strip camera with optical components.
Polar Orbit
1 Payload
3,000 kilograms
Agency
US Air ForcePrice
$59.00 million
Rocket
Height: 45m
Payload to Orbit
LEO: 3,300 kg
Liftoff Thrust
2,300 Kilonewtons
Fairing
Diameter: 1.52m
Stages
3
13th
Mission
6th
Mission of 1966
124th
Orbital launch attempt