KH-8 27 (GAMBIT 65) was launched on 1970 Jun 25 by Titan 3B Agena D from Vandenberg. According to Richelson [179] it observed SS-9 (Soviet designation R-36) missile silos. KH-8 27 also carried a MESA accelerometer to study the density of the upper atmosphere, which operated until Jul 5. The mission lasted only 11 days.
| KH-8 27 | |||
| Date | Time | Event | Orbit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 Jun 25 | Launch by Titan IIIB Agena D | V SLC4W | |
| 2149 | 89.78 126 x 401 x 108.9 | ||
| 1970 Jun 26 | 2145 | 89.66 128 x 387 x 108.9 | |
| 1970 Jun 28 | 0039 | 89.80 128 x 400 x 108.9 | |
| 0938 | 89.70 139 x 379 x 108.9 | ||
| Raise apo | |||
| 1970 Jun 29 | 1745 | 89.98 125 x 421 x 108.9 | |
| 1970 Jul 1 | 0626 | 89.65 127 x 387 x 108.9 | |
| Small apo raise | |||
| 1970 Jul 2 | 0022 | 89.74 127 x 396 x 108.9 | |
| 1970 Jul 4 | 1206 | 89.34 126 x 357 x 108.9 | |
| 1970 Jul 5 | SRV recovered [179] | ||
| 1970 Jul 6 | 0116 | 88.76 126 x 300 x 108.9 | |
| 1970 Jul 6 | Reentered after 11 days | ||