Launch Overview
Vehicle
Atlas SLV-3 Agena D
Agency
United States Air Force
Site / Pad
VS / SLC4E
Outcome
Success
Flight
7123/4832
COSPAR Designator
1966-083
Mission
KH-7 32 (Government/Top Secret)
The Program 206 satellite, carrying the KH-7 (Keyhole 7) camera system (codenamed Gambit-1), was the first successful high resolution space reconnaissance program. It was managed by NRO's Program A, the USAF-led segment of the National Reconnaissance Program managed from Los Angeles AFB in El Segundo, California.
Vehicle & Provider
Rocket
Atlas SLV-3 Agena D
Provider
United States Air Force
Agency launches
350 (51 YTD)
Site launches
232 (33 YTD)
Pad launches
21 (9 YTD)
Payloads (11)
| Piece | Name | Owner | State | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966-083 | SRV | NRO/SAFSP | US | |
| 1966-083 | SRS Motor | AFSSD | US | |
| 1966-083 | SRS Motor | AFSSD | US | |
| 1966-083 | Star 12 | NRO/SAFSP | US | |
| 1966-083 | Atlas Booster | USAF | ||
| 1966-083 | Atlas SLV-3 7123 | USAF | ||
| 1966-083A | GAMBIT SV 982 | NRO/SAFSP | US | Track |
| 1966-083B | P-11 No. 4406 | NRO/SAFSP | US | Track |
| 1966-083B | P-11 No. 4406 | NRO/SAFSP | US | |
| 1966-083C | Agena D | AFSSD | US | Track |
| 1966-083D | OPS 6874 sensor cover | SAFSP | US | Track |