GAMBIT 41

1967 FTO

The 5th KH-8 flight, GAMBIT flight 41, was lost during launch from Vandenberg on 1967 Apr 26. It was followed by the final two KH-7 missions while the Titan 3B Agena D launch vehicle was requalified for flight. The Titan second stage malfunctioned and velocity was too low at Titan/Agena separation.


KH-8 5 
 

DateTimeEventOrbit  

1967 Apr 26    Launch by Titan IIIB Agena D   V SLC4W 
   Titan stage 1 sep 
   Titan stage 2 failed 
   Titan stage 2 sep 
   Vehicle destroyed 

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