KH-8 40 (GAMBIT 78) was launched on 1973 Sep 27 by Titan 23B Agena D from Vandenberg. The spacecraft was in flight for 32 days and probably observed the Middle East region during the Yom Kippur War.
| KH-8 40 | |||
| Date | Time | Event | Orbit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 Sep 27 | Launch by Titan 23B Agena D | V SLC4W | |
| 89.7 131 x 385 x 110.5 | |||
| 1973 Oct 29 | Reentered after 32d | ||