Atlas IIAS | NROL-13
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Instantaneous launch window.
Launch Window
Sept. 8, 2001, 3:25 p.m. - Sept. 8, 2001, 3:25 p.m.
Instantaneous launch window.
Sept. 8, 2001, 3:25 p.m. - Sept. 8, 2001, 3:25 p.m.
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