Ariane 44L | PAS 3R & MEASAT 1
Launch Successful
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Instantaneous launch window.
Launch Window
Jan. 12, 1996, 11:10 p.m. - Jan. 12, 1996, 11:10 p.m.
Instantaneous launch window.
Jan. 12, 1996, 11:10 p.m. - Jan. 12, 1996, 11:10 p.m.
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