Crystal (KH-11)

GPTKB entity

Statements (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:satellite
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:KH-11_KENNEN
gptkb:Evolved_Enhanced_CRYSTAL_System
gptkbp:controlAgency gptkb:National_Reconnaissance_Office
gptkbp:countryOfOrigin gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:dataRate real-time digital downlink
gptkbp:declassified no
gptkbp:diameter estimated 3 meters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Crystal (KH-11)
gptkbp:imagingSensor gptkb:photographer
infrared sensor
large optical telescope
gptkbp:launchDate 1976
gptkbp:launchVehicle gptkb:Delta_IV_Heavy
gptkb:Titan_III
gptkb:Titan_IV
gptkbp:length estimated 19.5 meters
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Lockheed_Martin
gptkbp:mass estimated 13,000 kg
gptkbp:notableEvent gptkb:2019_leak_by_Reality_Winner_(alleged_imagery_from_KH-11)
1984 leak by Samuel Loring Morison
gptkbp:notableFeature first US satellite to use digital imaging and real-time downlink
gptkbp:numberOfLaunches at least 16
gptkbp:operator gptkb:National_Reconnaissance_Office
gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:orbitType gptkb:Low_Earth_Orbit
gptkbp:powerSource solar panels
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:KH-9_HEXAGON
gptkbp:primaryUser gptkb:Department_of_Defense
gptkb:United_States_intelligence_community
gptkbp:publicDisclosure no
gptkbp:purpose optical reconnaissance
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Gambit
gptkb:KH-9_HEXAGON
gptkb:Lacrosse_(satellite)
gptkb:Future_Imagery_Architecture
gptkb:CORONA
KH-12
gptkbp:resolution estimated 15 cm or better
gptkbp:signature electro-optical digital imaging
gptkbp:status active
gptkbp:successor KH-12
gptkbp:usedFor military intelligence
national security
surveillance
arms control verification
targeting
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Keyhole_(KH)_series
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6