KH-7

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Codenamed Gambit, the KH-7 was a reconnaissance satellite used by the United States from July 1963 to June 1967. Details of the satellite are still considered to be classified information. The satellite is believed to have a ground resolution of 0.46 meters. At least 41 launch attempts were made for KH-7 satellites. The KH-7 was manufactured by Lockheed.

The later KH-8 also used the Gambit codename.

[edit] References

  • Mark Wade (August 9, 2003). KH-7. Encyclopedia Astronautica. Accessed April 23, 2004.
  • KH-7 Gambit. GlobalSecurity.org.
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