Canyon (satellite)
| Country of origin | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | United States Air Force | ||
| Applications | Espionage | ||
| Specifications | |||
| Launch mass | 700 kilograms (1,500 lb) | ||
| Regime | Near-geosynchronous orbits | ||
| Production | |||
| Built | 7 | ||
| Launched | 7 | ||
| Failed | 1 | ||
| Maiden launch | August 6, 1968 | ||
| Last launch | 23 May 1977 | ||
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Canyon was a series of seven United States spy satellites launched between 1968 and 1977. Also known by its program number AFP-827, the satellites were developed with the participation of the Air Force. The Canyon project is credited as being the first American satellite system tasked for COMINT.