# KH 7-10

> American reconnaissance satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q14771460](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q14771460)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/kh-7-10

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **KH 7-10**:

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## Summary  
KH 7-10 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 SLV-3 Agena-D rocket and completed its mission within days.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date:** August 14, 1964, at 22:00:13 UTC from Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 4 East.  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1964-045A.  
- **Mass:** 2,000 kilograms.  
- **Operator:** United States Air Force.  
- **Manufacturer:** General Electric (spacecraft) and Kodak (photographic payload).  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Atlas SLV-3 Agena-D (serial number 7101).  
- **Mission Duration:** Atmospheric entry occurred on August 23, 1964.  
- **Classification:** Part of the KH-7 Gambit series of reconnaissance satellites.  
- **Aliases:** Mission 4010, OPS 3802, AFP-206 SV 960, GAMBIT SV 960, KH7-10, GAMBIT-1 10.  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of KH 7-10?  
A: KH 7-10 was a reconnaissance satellite designed to capture high-resolution photographic intelligence during the Cold War for the United States.  

### Q: Who operated KH 7-10?  
A: The satellite was operated by the United States Air Force as part of its classified surveillance program.  

### Q: How long did KH 7-10 remain in orbit?  
A: The mission lasted only nine days, with the satellite's capsule re-entering Earth's atmosphere on August 23, 1964.  

## Why It Matters  
KH 7-10 was a critical asset in the U.S. intelligence-gathering efforts during the Cold War, providing high-resolution imagery of strategic locations. As part of the KH-7 Gambit series, it contributed to advancements in satellite reconnaissance technology, enabling more precise surveillance capabilities. Its short mission duration was typical of early film-return satellites, which required physical retrieval of photographic data. The program's success laid groundwork for later, more advanced reconnaissance systems.  

## Notable For  
- **High-resolution imaging:** Part of the KH-7 series, known for its superior photographic capabilities.  
- **Rapid mission timeline:** Completed its primary objective and re-entered within nine days.  
- **Cold War significance:** Played a key role in U.S. intelligence during heightened geopolitical tensions.  

## Body  
### Launch and Mission  
- Launched on **August 14, 1964**, from **Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 4 East**.  
- Used an **Atlas SLV-3 Agena-D** rocket (serial number 7101).  
- Mission ended with atmospheric re-entry on **August 23, 1964**.  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Mass:** 2,000 kg.  
- **Manufacturers:**  
  - **General Electric** (responsible for the spacecraft, including Orbital Control Vehicle and Satellite Recovery Vehicle).  
  - **Kodak** (provided the Photographic Payload Section).  

### Classification and Aliases  
- **Instance of:** KH-7 Gambit reconnaissance satellite series.  
- **Also known as:** Mission 4010, OPS 3802, AFP-206 SV 960, and other designations.  

### Operational Context  
- Part of a **classified U.S. Air Force program** for aerial reconnaissance.  
- Contributed to intelligence efforts during the **Cold War**.  

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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=1964-045A)
4. [Source](https://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/nmc/spacecraft/display.action?id=1964-045A)