Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the optical / imaging satellites category.
01 / Overview
KH-11 KENNEN
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1976–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
OPTICAL / IMAGING SATELLITES · COLD WAR
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
94
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the optical / imaging satellites category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- Satellite Typereconnaissance satellite
- First Launch Year1976
- OperatorNational Reconnaissance Office
- ManufacturerLockheed Corporation
- In ServiceYes
◈Orbit3MOD.3
- Orbit Type (LEO/MEO/GEO)Low Earth Orbit
- Altitude250 km
- Inclination82
▣Platform1MOD.1
- Stabilizationthree-axis
◇Payload2MOD.2
- Imaging Resolution0.15 m
- Sensor Typeelectro-optical digital imaging
◆Program1MOD.1
- First Launch1976
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1976Production started
50
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
OPTICAL / IMAGING SATELLITES RANKING Optical / Imaging Satellites · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
1OPTICAL / IMAGING SATELLITES1COLD WAR · OPTICAL / IMAGING SATELLITES84UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS1PERFORMANCE/PRICE · OPTICAL / IMAGING SATELLITES
ⓘ Rankings are within theOptical / Imaging Satellitescategory.
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