The Gambit and Hexagon Programs

The declassification of GAMBIT and HEXAGON was publicly announced on September 17, 2011. Two GAMBIT systems were developed for surveillance of specific targets. GAMBIT 1 initially launched in 1963 and was equipped with the KH-7 camera systems. GAMBIT 3 followed in 1966 and was equipped with the KH-8 camera system. The HEXAGON system was launched in 1971 and was developed for wide-area searches of denied territory. Together these satellitites became America's eyes in space.

• GAMBIT 1 (KH-7) Fact Sheet
• GAMBIT 3 (KH-8) Fact Sheet
• HEXAGON (KH-9) Fact Sheet
• HEXAGON (KH-9) Imagery
• CRITICAL TO U.S. SECURITY: The GAMBIT and HEXAGON Satellite Reconnaissance Systems
• GAMBIT and HEXAGON Histories
• GAMBIT-HEXAGON Declassification Overview
• GAMBIT-HEXAGON Declassification Overview subtitled
• GAMBIT-HEXAGON Overview Transcript
• GAMBIT-HEXAGON Images
• GAMBIT-HEXAGON Postcards
• GAMBIT-HEXAGON Posters
• GAMBIT/HEXAGON Mapping Camera History
• Perry History
• National Reconnaissance Journal 2012
• Critical to U.S. Security: The Gambit and Hexagon Satellite Reconnaissance Systems Compendium
• National Reconnaissance Journal - Spring 2012

Additional Information can be found under NRO's FOIA: Declassified Records.

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