April 17, 1968 5:00 pm
KH-8 13
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Titan IIIB
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
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KH-8 or Gambit-3 was the second generation of Gambit high resolution reconnaissance satellites.
Launch Overview
Window Open
17:00 UTC
Window Close
17:00 UTC
Lift Off
Apr 17, 1968 · 17:00 UTC
Launch Facility
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 4W
Target Orbit
Low Earth Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
United States Air Force
Payload
KH-8 13
Rocket
Titan IIIB
Destination
Low Earth Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
KH-8 or Gambit-3 was the second generation of Gambit high resolution reconnaissance satellites.
Height
LEO Payload
Total Launches
Status
United States Air Force
Space Launch Complex 4W
Launch Overview
Window Open
17:00 UTC
Window Close
17:00 UTC
Lift Off
Apr 17, 1968 · 17:00 UTC
Launch Facility
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 4W
Target Orbit
Low Earth Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
United States Air Force
Payload
KH-8 13
Rocket
Titan IIIB
Destination
Low Earth Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
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