Ariane 44L | INTELSAT 902
Launch Successful
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Instantaneous launch window.
Launch Window
Aug. 30, 2001, 6:46 a.m. - Aug. 30, 2001, 6:46 a.m.
Instantaneous launch window.
Aug. 30, 2001, 6:46 a.m. - Aug. 30, 2001, 6:46 a.m.
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