# KH 7-06

> American reconnaissance satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q11732921](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q11732921)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/kh-7-06

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **KH 7-06**:

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## Summary  
KH 7-06 was an American reconnaissance satellite launched in 1964 as part of the KH-7 Gambit series. Operated by the United States Air Force, it was designed for high-resolution photographic intelligence missions. The satellite was launched aboard an Atlas LV-3 Agena-D rocket and completed its mission within five days.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date:** March 11, 1964, at 20:14:24 UTC from Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 4 West.  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1964-012A.  
- **Mass:** 2,000 kilograms.  
- **Manufacturer:** General Electric (spacecraft) and Kodak (photographic payload).  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Atlas LV-3 Agena-D (serial number 296D).  
- **Mission Duration:** Five days, ending with atmospheric reentry on March 16, 1964.  
- **Operator:** United States Air Force.  
- **Aliases:** KH7-06, Mission 4006, OPS 3435, AFP-206 SV 956, GAMBIT SV 956, GAMBIT-1 6.  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of KH 7-06?  
A: KH 7-06 was a reconnaissance satellite designed to capture high-resolution imagery for U.S. intelligence during the Cold War.  

### Q: Who operated KH 7-06?  
A: The United States Air Force operated KH 7-06, with General Electric manufacturing the spacecraft and Kodak providing the photographic payload.  

### Q: How long did KH 7-06 remain in orbit?  
A: The mission lasted five days, concluding with the satellite's atmospheric reentry on March 16, 1964.  

## Why It Matters  
KH 7-06 was part of the KH-7 Gambit series, a critical U.S. reconnaissance program during the Cold War. These satellites provided high-resolution imagery to monitor military and strategic developments globally. The success of missions like KH 7-06 demonstrated advancements in satellite surveillance, contributing to national security and intelligence-gathering capabilities. Its rapid mission timeline (five days) reflected the urgency and precision required for Cold War-era espionage.  

## Notable For  
- **High-Resolution Imaging:** Part of the KH-7 Gambit series, known for its advanced photographic capabilities.  
- **Rapid Mission Duration:** Completed its mission in just five days, typical of early reconnaissance satellites.  
- **Collaborative Manufacturing:** Featured components from General Electric (spacecraft) and Kodak (payload).  

## Body  
### Launch and Mission  
- Launched on **March 11, 1964**, from **Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 4 West**.  
- Used an **Atlas LV-3 Agena-D** rocket (serial number **296D**).  
- Mission ended with atmospheric reentry on **March 16, 1964**.  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Mass:** 2,000 kg.  
- **Manufacturers:**  
  - **General Electric**: Built the Orbital Control Vehicle and Satellite Recovery Vehicle.  
  - **Kodak**: Designed the Photographic Payload Section.  

### Classification and Aliases  
- **Instance of:** KH-7 Gambit reconnaissance satellite series.  
- **Alternate names:** KH7-06, Mission 4006, OPS 3435, AFP-206 SV 956, GAMBIT SV 956, GAMBIT-1 6.  

### Significant Events  
- **Rocket launch:** March 11, 1964, at Vandenberg.  
- **Atmospheric entry:** March 16, 1964 (space capsule).  

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## References

1. [Source](https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/kh-7.htm)
2. Jonathan's Space Report
3. [Source](https://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/nmc/spacecraft/displayTrajectory.action?id=1964-012A)
4. [Source](https://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/nmc/spacecraft/display.action?id=1964-012A)