July 29, 1966 6:30 pm
KH-8 1
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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
18:30 UTC
Window Close
18:30 UTC
Lift Off
Jul 29, 1966 · 18:30 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 1
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
18:30 UTC
Window Close
18:30 UTC
Lift Off
Jul 29, 1966 · 18:30 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 1
Rocket
Titan IIIB
Destination
Low Earth Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
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