Thor DM-21 Ablestar | Transit 2A
Launch Successful
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Instantaneous launch window.
Launch Window
June 22, 1960, 5:54 a.m. - June 22, 1960, 5:54 a.m.
Instantaneous launch window.
June 22, 1960, 5:54 a.m. - June 22, 1960, 5:54 a.m.
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